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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,213.62, 52,731.36 and 22,294.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,213.62, 52,731.36 and 22,294.99 is: 30,765.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,213.62 : 52,731.36 = 22,294.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,213.62/52,731.36 = 22,294.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,213.62x = 52,731.36 × 22,294.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,213.62x = 1,175,645,143.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,645,143.89/38,213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,765.08

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