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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,254.38, 52,775.94 and 22,118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,254.38, 52,775.94 and 22,118.75 is: 30,515.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,254.38 : 52,775.94 = 22,118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,254.38/52,775.94 = 22,118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,254.38x = 52,775.94 × 22,118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,254.38x = 1,167,337,448.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,337,448.40/38,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,515.13

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