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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,365.79, 52,940.12 and 22,233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,365.79, 52,940.12 and 22,233.02 is: 30,678.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,365.79 : 52,940.12 = 22,233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,365.79/52,940.12 = 22,233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,365.79x = 52,940.12 × 22,233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,365.79x = 1,177,018,370.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,018,370.90/38,365.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,678.86

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