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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,377.65, 52,962.63 and 22,245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,377.65, 52,962.63 and 22,245.50 is: 30,699.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,377.65 : 52,962.63 = 22,245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,377.65/52,962.63 = 22,245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,377.65x = 52,962.63 × 22,245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,377.65x = 1,178,179,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,179,920.85/38,377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,699.64

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