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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,114.76, 52,604.88 and 22,208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,114.76, 52,604.88 and 22,208.52 is: 30,651.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,114.76 : 52,604.88 = 22,208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,114.76/52,604.88 = 22,208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,114.76x = 52,604.88 × 22,208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,114.76x = 1,168,276,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,276,529.58/38,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,651.55

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