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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,221.46, 52,748.94 and 22,311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,221.46, 52,748.94 and 22,311.04 is: 30,791.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,221.46 : 52,748.94 = 22,311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,221.46/52,748.94 = 22,311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,221.46x = 52,748.94 × 22,311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,221.46x = 1,176,883,710.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,883,710.30/38,221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,791.18

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