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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,407.26, 52,996.36 and 22,273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,407.26, 52,996.36 and 22,273.88 is: 30,734.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,407.26 : 52,996.36 = 22,273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,407.26/52,996.36 = 22,273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,407.26x = 52,996.36 × 22,273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,407.26x = 1,180,434,451.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,434,451.71/38,407.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,734.67

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