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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,138.76, 52,634.82 and 22,222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,138.76, 52,634.82 and 22,222.86 is: 30,669.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,138.76 : 52,634.82 = 22,222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,138.76/52,634.82 = 22,222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,138.76x = 52,634.82 × 22,222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,138.76x = 1,169,696,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,696,235.99/38,138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,669.49

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