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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,215.62, 52,734.12 and 22,296.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,215.62, 52,734.12 and 22,296.99 is: 30,767.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,215.62 : 52,734.12 = 22,296.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,215.62/52,734.12 = 22,296.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,215.62x = 52,734.12 × 22,296.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,215.62x = 1,175,812,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,812,146.30/38,215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,767.84

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