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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,392.15, 52,979.89 and 22,259.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,392.15, 52,979.89 and 22,259.77 is: 30,717.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,392.15 : 52,979.89 = 22,259.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,392.15/52,979.89 = 22,259.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,392.15x = 52,979.89 × 22,259.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,392.15x = 1,179,320,166.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,320,166.03/38,392.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,717.74

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