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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,215.37, 52,737.41 and 22,081.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,215.37, 52,737.41 and 22,081.39 is: 30,472.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,215.37 : 52,737.41 = 22,081.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,215.37/52,737.41 = 22,081.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,215.37x = 52,737.41 × 22,081.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,215.37x = 1,164,515,317.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,515,317.80/38,215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,472.43

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