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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,217.78, 52,745.94 and 22,302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,217.78, 52,745.94 and 22,302.90 is: 30,781.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,217.78 : 52,745.94 = 22,302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,217.78/52,745.94 = 22,302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,217.78x = 52,745.94 × 22,302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,217.78x = 1,176,387,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,387,425.23/38,217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,781.16

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