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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,209.56, 52,722.03 and 22,290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,209.56, 52,722.03 and 22,290.03 is: 30,756.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,209.56 : 52,722.03 = 22,290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,209.56/52,722.03 = 22,290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,209.56x = 52,722.03 × 22,290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,209.56x = 1,175,175,630.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,175,630.36/38,209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,756.06

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