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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,382.83, 52,968.41 and 22,253.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,382.83, 52,968.41 and 22,253.27 is: 30,709.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,382.83 : 52,968.41 = 22,253.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,382.83/52,968.41 = 22,253.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,382.83x = 52,968.41 × 22,253.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,382.83x = 1,178,720,064.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,720,064.36/38,382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,709.57

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