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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,247.80, 52,766.85 and 22,112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,247.80, 52,766.85 and 22,112.14 is: 30,506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,247.80 : 52,766.85 = 22,112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,247.80/52,766.85 = 22,112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,247.80x = 52,766.85 × 22,112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,247.80x = 1,166,787,974.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,787,974.56/38,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,506.02

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