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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,235.87, 52,771.77 and 22,103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,235.87, 52,771.77 and 22,103.71 is: 30,506.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,235.87 : 52,771.77 = 22,103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,235.87/52,771.77 = 22,103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,235.87x = 52,771.77 × 22,103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,235.87x = 1,166,451,768.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,451,768.34/38,235.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,506.74

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