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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,402.93, 52,996.15 and 22,273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,402.93, 52,996.15 and 22,273.35 is: 30,737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,402.93 : 52,996.15 = 22,273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,402.93/52,996.15 = 22,273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,402.93x = 52,996.15 × 22,273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,402.93x = 1,180,401,626.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,401,626.71/38,402.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,737.28

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