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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,069.87, 52,533.68 and 22,756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,069.87, 52,533.68 and 22,756.28 is: 31,402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,069.87 : 52,533.68 = 22,756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,069.87/52,533.68 = 22,756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,069.87x = 52,533.68 × 22,756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,069.87x = 1,195,470,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,470,755.06/38,069.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,402.02

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