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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,022.66, 52,470.36 and 22,112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,022.66, 52,470.36 and 22,112.64 is: 30,514.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,022.66 : 52,470.36 = 22,112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,022.66/52,470.36 = 22,112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,022.66x = 52,470.36 × 22,112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,022.66x = 1,160,258,181.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,258,181.35/38,022.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,514.91

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