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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,228.67, 52,755.90 and 22,310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,228.67, 52,755.90 and 22,310.01 is: 30,788.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,228.67 : 52,755.90 = 22,310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,228.67/52,755.90 = 22,310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,228.67x = 52,755.90 × 22,310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,228.67x = 1,176,984,656.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,984,656.56/38,228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,788.01

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