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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,229.67, 52,757.28 and 22,311.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,229.67, 52,757.28 and 22,311.01 is: 30,789.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,229.67 : 52,757.28 = 22,311.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,229.67/52,757.28 = 22,311.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,229.67x = 52,757.28 × 22,311.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,229.67x = 1,177,068,201.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,068,201.65/38,229.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,789.39

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