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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,382.33, 52,967.72 and 22,252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,382.33, 52,967.72 and 22,252.76 is: 30,708.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,382.33 : 52,967.72 = 22,252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,382.33/52,967.72 = 22,252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,382.33x = 52,967.72 × 22,252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,382.33x = 1,178,678,065.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,678,065.51/38,382.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,708.88

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