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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,063.26, 52,537.84 and 22,150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,063.26, 52,537.84 and 22,150.78 is: 30,574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,063.26 : 52,537.84 = 22,150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,063.26/52,537.84 = 22,150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,063.26x = 52,537.84 × 22,150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,063.26x = 1,163,754,135.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,754,135.52/38,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,574.21

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