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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,012.64, 52,465.78 and 22,106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,012.64, 52,465.78 and 22,106.27 is: 30,511.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,012.64 : 52,465.78 = 22,106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,012.64/52,465.78 = 22,106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,012.64x = 52,465.78 × 22,106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,012.64x = 1,159,822,325.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,822,325.58/38,012.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,511.49

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