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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,193.11, 52,712.83 and 22,277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,193.11, 52,712.83 and 22,277.56 is: 30,746.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,193.11 : 52,712.83 = 22,277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,193.11/52,712.83 = 22,277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,193.11x = 52,712.83 × 22,277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,193.11x = 1,174,313,233.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,313,233.09/38,193.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,746.73

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