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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,206.21, 52,727.20 and 22,076.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,206.21, 52,727.20 and 22,076.40 is: 30,466.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,206.21 : 52,727.20 = 22,076.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,206.21/52,727.20 = 22,076.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,206.21x = 52,727.20 × 22,076.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,206.21x = 1,164,026,728.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,026,728.21/38,206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,466.95

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