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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,054.28, 52,493.22 and 22,136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,054.28, 52,493.22 and 22,136.88 is: 30,536.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,054.28 : 52,493.22 = 22,136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,054.28/52,493.22 = 22,136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,054.28x = 52,493.22 × 22,136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,054.28x = 1,162,036,111.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,036,111.95/38,054.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,536.28

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