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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,196.90, 52,718.04 and 22,281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,196.90, 52,718.04 and 22,281.33 is: 30,751.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,196.90 : 52,718.04 = 22,281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,196.90/52,718.04 = 22,281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,196.90x = 52,718.04 × 22,281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,196.90x = 1,174,628,046.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,628,046.19/38,196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,751.92

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