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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,191.77, 52,707.51 and 22,272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,191.77, 52,707.51 and 22,272.84 is: 30,738.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,191.77 : 52,707.51 = 22,272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,191.77/52,707.51 = 22,272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,191.77x = 52,707.51 × 22,272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,191.77x = 1,173,945,937.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,945,937.03/38,191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,738.19

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