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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,210.79, 52,730.87 and 22,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,210.79, 52,730.87 and 22,292.16 is: 30,763.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,210.79 : 52,730.87 = 22,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,210.79/52,730.87 = 22,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,210.79x = 52,730.87 × 22,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,210.79x = 1,175,484,879.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,484,879.52/38,210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,763.17

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