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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,186.22, 52,683.57 and 22,267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,186.22, 52,683.57 and 22,267.29 is: 30,721.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,186.22 : 52,683.57 = 22,267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,186.22/52,683.57 = 22,267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,186.22x = 52,683.57 × 22,267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,186.22x = 1,173,120,331.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,120,331.43/38,186.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,721.04

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