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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,196.76, 52,716.90 and 22,289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,196.76, 52,716.90 and 22,289.80 is: 30,763.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,196.76 : 52,716.90 = 22,289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,196.76/52,716.90 = 22,289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,196.76x = 52,716.90 × 22,289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,196.76x = 1,175,049,157.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,049,157.62/38,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,763.06

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