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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,118.76, 52,604.06 and 22,214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,118.76, 52,604.06 and 22,214.12 is: 30,655.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,118.76 : 52,604.06 = 22,214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,118.76/52,604.06 = 22,214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,118.76x = 52,604.06 × 22,214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,118.76x = 1,168,552,901.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,552,901.33/38,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,655.59

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