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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,196.27, 52,709.85 and 22,279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,196.27, 52,709.85 and 22,279.68 is: 30,745.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,196.27 : 52,709.85 = 22,279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,196.27/52,709.85 = 22,279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,196.27x = 52,709.85 × 22,279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,196.27x = 1,174,358,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,358,590.85/38,196.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,745.37

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