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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,192.72, 52,700.68 and 22,278.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,192.72, 52,700.68 and 22,278.68 is: 30,741.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,192.72 : 52,700.68 = 22,278.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,192.72/52,700.68 = 22,278.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,192.72x = 52,700.68 × 22,278.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,192.72x = 1,174,101,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,101,585.50/38,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,741.50

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