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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,223.80, 52,756.61 and 22,091.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,223.80, 52,756.61 and 22,091.80 is: 30,491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,223.80 : 52,756.61 = 22,091.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,223.80/52,756.61 = 22,091.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,223.80x = 52,756.61 × 22,091.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,223.80x = 1,165,488,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,488,476.80/38,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,491.17

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