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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,211.88, 52,738.67 and 22,296.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,211.88, 52,738.67 and 22,296.29 is: 30,772.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,211.88 : 52,738.67 = 22,296.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,211.88/52,738.67 = 22,296.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,211.88x = 52,738.67 × 22,296.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,211.88x = 1,175,876,868.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,876,868.12/38,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,772.54

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