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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,222.62, 52,709.67 and 35,205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,222.62, 52,709.67 and 35,205.47 is: 48,548.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,222.62 : 52,709.67 = 35,205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,222.62/52,709.67 = 35,205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,222.62x = 52,709.67 × 35,205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,222.62x = 1,855,668,705.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,668,705.89/38,222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,548.97

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