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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,210.29, 52,730.17 and 22,291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,210.29, 52,730.17 and 22,291.66 is: 30,762.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,210.29 : 52,730.17 = 22,291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,210.29/52,730.17 = 22,291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,210.29x = 52,730.17 × 22,291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,210.29x = 1,175,443,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,443,021.38/38,210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,762.47

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