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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,222.55, 52,747.45 and 22,303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,222.55, 52,747.45 and 22,303.92 is: 30,779.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,222.55 : 52,747.45 = 22,303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,222.55/52,747.45 = 22,303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,222.55x = 52,747.45 × 22,303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,222.55x = 1,176,475,172.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,475,172.51/38,222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,779.61

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