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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,151.40, 52,650.30 and 22,233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,151.40, 52,650.30 and 22,233.28 is: 30,682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,151.40 : 52,650.30 = 22,233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,151.40/52,650.30 = 22,233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,151.40x = 52,650.30 × 22,233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,151.40x = 1,170,588,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,588,861.98/38,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,682.72

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