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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,452.76, 53,066.08 and 22,318.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,452.76, 53,066.08 and 22,318.86 is: 30,800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,452.76 : 53,066.08 = 22,318.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,452.76/53,066.08 = 22,318.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,452.76x = 53,066.08 × 22,318.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,452.76x = 1,184,374,410.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,374,410.27/38,452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,800.76

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