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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,087.76, 52,561.08 and 22,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,087.76, 52,561.08 and 22,182.96 is: 30,612.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,087.76 : 52,561.08 = 22,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,087.76/52,561.08 = 22,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,087.76x = 52,561.08 × 22,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,087.76x = 1,165,960,335.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,960,335.20/38,087.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,612.47

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