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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,212.62, 52,729.98 and 22,293.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,212.62, 52,729.98 and 22,293.99 is: 30,763.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,212.62 : 52,729.98 = 22,293.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,212.62/52,729.98 = 22,293.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,212.62x = 52,729.98 × 22,293.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,212.62x = 1,175,561,646.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,561,646.82/38,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,763.70

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