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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,199.74, 52,697.34 and 22,878.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,199.74, 52,697.34 and 22,878.88 is: 31,561.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,199.74 : 52,697.34 = 22,878.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,199.74/52,697.34 = 22,878.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,199.74x = 52,697.34 × 22,878.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,199.74x = 1,205,655,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,655,986.44/38,199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,561.89

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