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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,217.01, 52,740.98 and 22,083.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,217.01, 52,740.98 and 22,083.78 is: 30,476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,217.01 : 52,740.98 = 22,083.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,217.01/52,740.98 = 22,083.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,217.01x = 52,740.98 × 22,083.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,217.01x = 1,164,719,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,719,935.60/38,217.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,476.48

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