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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,191.83, 52,711.05 and 22,276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,191.83, 52,711.05 and 22,276.27 is: 30,744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,191.83 : 52,711.05 = 22,276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,191.83/52,711.05 = 22,276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,191.83x = 52,711.05 × 22,276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,191.83x = 1,174,205,879.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,205,879.46/38,191.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,744.95

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