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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,410.02, 53,004.80 and 22,276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,410.02, 53,004.80 and 22,276.33 is: 30,740.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,410.02 : 53,004.80 = 22,276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,410.02/53,004.80 = 22,276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,410.02x = 53,004.80 × 22,276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,410.02x = 1,180,752,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,752,416.38/38,410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,740.74

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