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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,383.22, 52,968.96 and 22,253.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,383.22, 52,968.96 and 22,253.67 is: 30,710.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,383.22 : 52,968.96 = 22,253.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,383.22/52,968.96 = 22,253.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,383.22x = 52,968.96 × 22,253.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,383.22x = 1,178,753,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,753,756.08/38,383.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,710.13

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