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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,219.78, 52,748.70 and 22,304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,219.78, 52,748.70 and 22,304.90 is: 30,783.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,219.78 : 52,748.70 = 22,304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,219.78/52,748.70 = 22,304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,219.78x = 52,748.70 × 22,304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,219.78x = 1,176,554,478.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,554,478.63/38,219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,783.92

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