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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,212.62, 52,732.38 and 22,907.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,212.62, 52,732.38 and 22,907.82 is: 31,612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,212.62 : 52,732.38 = 22,907.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,212.62/52,732.38 = 22,907.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,212.62x = 52,732.38 × 22,907.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,212.62x = 1,207,983,869.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,983,869.21/38,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,612.17

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