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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,055.28, 52,494.60 and 22,137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,055.28, 52,494.60 and 22,137.88 is: 30,537.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,055.28 : 52,494.60 = 22,137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,055.28/52,494.60 = 22,137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,055.28x = 52,494.60 × 22,137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,055.28x = 1,162,119,155.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,119,155.45/38,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,537.66

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