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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,237.04, 52,774.92 and 22,105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,237.04, 52,774.92 and 22,105.08 is: 30,509.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,237.04 : 52,774.92 = 22,105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,237.04/52,774.92 = 22,105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,237.04x = 52,774.92 × 22,105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,237.04x = 1,166,593,828.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,593,828.59/38,237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,509.52

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