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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,200.08, 52,715.88 and 22,283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,200.08, 52,715.88 and 22,283.28 is: 30,750.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,200.08 : 52,715.88 = 22,283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,200.08/52,715.88 = 22,283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,200.08x = 52,715.88 × 22,283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,200.08x = 1,174,682,714.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,682,714.49/38,200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,750.79

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