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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,140.67, 52,623.27 and 22,222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,140.67, 52,623.27 and 22,222.05 is: 30,660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,140.67 : 52,623.27 = 22,222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,140.67/52,623.27 = 22,222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,140.67x = 52,623.27 × 22,222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,140.67x = 1,169,396,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,396,739.77/38,140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,660.10

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