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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,216.40, 52,744.89 and 22,300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,216.40, 52,744.89 and 22,300.80 is: 30,778.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,216.40 : 52,744.89 = 22,300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,216.40/52,744.89 = 22,300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,216.40x = 52,744.89 × 22,300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,216.40x = 1,176,253,242.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,253,242.91/38,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,778.76

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