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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,076.76, 52,546.66 and 22,779.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,076.76, 52,546.66 and 22,779.06 is: 31,435.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,076.76 : 52,546.66 = 22,779.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,076.76/52,546.66 = 22,779.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,076.76x = 52,546.66 × 22,779.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,076.76x = 1,196,963,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,963,337.38/38,076.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,435.54

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