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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,033.28, 52,474.08 and 22,114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,033.28, 52,474.08 and 22,114.72 is: 30,511.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,033.28 : 52,474.08 = 22,114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,033.28/52,474.08 = 22,114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,033.28x = 52,474.08 × 22,114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,033.28x = 1,160,449,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,449,586.46/38,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,511.43

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