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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,223.55, 52,756.26 and 22,091.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,223.55, 52,756.26 and 22,091.55 is: 30,490.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,223.55 : 52,756.26 = 22,091.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,223.55/52,756.26 = 22,091.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,223.55x = 52,756.26 × 22,091.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,223.55x = 1,165,467,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,467,555.60/38,223.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,490.83

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