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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,383.83, 52,964.91 and 22,251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,383.83, 52,964.91 and 22,251.06 is: 30,703.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,383.83 : 52,964.91 = 22,251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,383.83/52,964.91 = 22,251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,383.83x = 52,964.91 × 22,251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,383.83x = 1,178,525,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,525,390.30/38,383.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,703.69

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