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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,237.12, 52,766.94 and 22,104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,237.12, 52,766.94 and 22,104.08 is: 30,503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,237.12 : 52,766.94 = 22,104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,237.12/52,766.94 = 22,104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,237.12x = 52,766.94 × 22,104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,237.12x = 1,166,364,663.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,364,663.12/38,237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,503.47

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