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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,197.27, 52,711.23 and 22,280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,197.27, 52,711.23 and 22,280.68 is: 30,746.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,197.27 : 52,711.23 = 22,280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,197.27/52,711.23 = 22,280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,197.27x = 52,711.23 × 22,280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,197.27x = 1,174,442,048.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,442,048.04/38,197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,746.75

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