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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,402.62, 52,995.72 and 22,273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,402.62, 52,995.72 and 22,273.04 is: 30,736.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,402.62 : 52,995.72 = 22,273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,402.62/52,995.72 = 22,273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,402.62x = 52,995.72 × 22,273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,402.62x = 1,180,375,582.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,375,582.09/38,402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,736.85

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