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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,112.28, 52,573.14 and 22,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,112.28, 52,573.14 and 22,195 is: 30,616.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,112.28 : 52,573.14 = 22,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,112.28/52,573.14 = 22,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,112.28x = 52,573.14 × 22,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,112.28x = 1,166,860,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,860,842.30/38,112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,616.40

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