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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,207.90, 52,730.29 and 22,297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,207.90, 52,730.29 and 22,297.48 is: 30,772.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,207.90 : 52,730.29 = 22,297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,207.90/52,730.29 = 22,297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,207.90x = 52,730.29 × 22,297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,207.90x = 1,175,752,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,752,482.72/38,207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,772.49

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