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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,227.40, 52,744.58 and 22,302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,227.40, 52,744.58 and 22,302.76 is: 30,772.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,227.40 : 52,744.58 = 22,302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,227.40/52,744.58 = 22,302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,227.40x = 52,744.58 × 22,302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,227.40x = 1,176,349,709.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,349,709.04/38,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,772.42

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