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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,396.28, 52,993.26 and 22,273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,396.28, 52,993.26 and 22,273.14 is: 30,740.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,396.28 : 52,993.26 = 22,273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,396.28/52,993.26 = 22,273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,396.28x = 52,993.26 × 22,273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,396.28x = 1,180,326,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,326,299.04/38,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,740.64

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