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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,092.29, 52,573.77 and 22,186.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,092.29, 52,573.77 and 22,186.19 is: 30,620.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,092.29 : 52,573.77 = 22,186.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,092.29/52,573.77 = 22,186.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,092.29x = 52,573.77 × 22,186.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,092.29x = 1,166,411,387.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,411,387.37/38,092.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,620.67

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