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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,212.35, 52,730.22 and 22,080.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,212.35, 52,730.22 and 22,080.39 is: 30,469.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,212.35 : 52,730.22 = 22,080.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,212.35/52,730.22 = 22,080.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,212.35x = 52,730.22 × 22,080.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,212.35x = 1,164,303,822.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,303,822.39/38,212.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,469.31

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