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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,206.28, 52,724.66 and 22,287.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,206.28, 52,724.66 and 22,287.66 is: 30,756.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,206.28 : 52,724.66 = 22,287.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,206.28/52,724.66 = 22,287.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,206.28x = 52,724.66 × 22,287.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,206.28x = 1,175,108,986.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,108,986.54/38,206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,756.96

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