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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,061.77, 52,512.44 and 22,133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,061.77, 52,512.44 and 22,133.12 is: 30,536.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,061.77 : 52,512.44 = 22,133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,061.77/52,512.44 = 22,133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,061.77x = 52,512.44 × 22,133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,061.77x = 1,162,263,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,263,762.79/38,061.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,536.26

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