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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,246.80, 52,765.47 and 22,111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,246.80, 52,765.47 and 22,111.14 is: 30,504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,246.80 : 52,765.47 = 22,111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,246.80/52,765.47 = 22,111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,246.80x = 52,765.47 × 22,111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,246.80x = 1,166,704,694.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,704,694.34/38,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,504.64

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