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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,191.32, 52,710.35 and 22,275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,191.32, 52,710.35 and 22,275.77 is: 30,744.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,191.32 : 52,710.35 = 22,275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,191.32/52,710.35 = 22,275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,191.32x = 52,710.35 × 22,275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,191.32x = 1,174,163,491.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,163,491.25/38,191.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,744.25

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