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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,126.70, 52,621.38 and 22,211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,126.70, 52,621.38 and 22,211.01 is: 30,655.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,126.70 : 52,621.38 = 22,211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,126.70/52,621.38 = 22,211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,126.70x = 52,621.38 × 22,211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,126.70x = 1,168,773,997.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,773,997.39/38,126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,655.00

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