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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,141.18, 52,623.94 and 22,007.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,141.18, 52,623.94 and 22,007.22 is: 30,363.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,141.18 : 52,623.94 = 22,007.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,141.18/52,623.94 = 22,007.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,141.18x = 52,623.94 × 22,007.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,141.18x = 1,158,106,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,106,624.85/38,141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,363.68

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