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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,198.86, 52,720.76 and 22,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,198.86, 52,720.76 and 22,283.32 is: 30,754.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,198.86 : 52,720.76 = 22,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,198.86/52,720.76 = 22,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,198.86x = 52,720.76 × 22,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,198.86x = 1,174,793,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,793,565.72/38,198.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,754.68

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