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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,200.07, 52,709.93 and 22,064.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,200.07, 52,709.93 and 22,064.81 is: 30,445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,200.07 : 52,709.93 = 22,064.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,200.07/52,709.93 = 22,064.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,200.07x = 52,709.93 × 22,064.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,200.07x = 1,163,034,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,034,694.76/38,200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,445.88

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