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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,222.14, 52,752.82 and 22,306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,222.14, 52,752.82 and 22,306.54 is: 30,786.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,222.14 : 52,752.82 = 22,306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,222.14/52,752.82 = 22,306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,222.14x = 52,752.82 × 22,306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,222.14x = 1,176,732,889.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,732,889.44/38,222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,786.68

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