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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,253.88, 52,775.25 and 22,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,253.88, 52,775.25 and 22,118.24 is: 30,514.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,253.88 : 52,775.25 = 22,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,253.88/52,775.25 = 22,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,253.88x = 52,775.25 × 22,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,253.88x = 1,167,295,694.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,295,694.55/38,253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,514.44

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