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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,113.76, 52,596.96 and 22,208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,113.76, 52,596.96 and 22,208.96 is: 30,648.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,113.76 : 52,596.96 = 22,208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,113.76/52,596.96 = 22,208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,113.76x = 52,596.96 × 22,208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,113.76x = 1,168,123,780.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,123,780.76/38,113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,648.35

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