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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,222.56, 52,722 and 24,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,222.56, 52,722 and 24,063.52 is: 33,191.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,222.56 : 52,722 = 24,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,222.56/52,722 = 24,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,222.56x = 52,722 × 24,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,222.56x = 1,268,676,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,676,901.44/38,222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,191.83

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