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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,372.61, 52,954.29 and 22,243.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,372.61, 52,954.29 and 22,243.03 is: 30,695.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,372.61 : 52,954.29 = 22,243.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,372.61/52,954.29 = 22,243.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,372.61x = 52,954.29 × 22,243.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,372.61x = 1,177,864,026.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,864,026.58/38,372.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,695.43

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