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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.16, 52,765.26 and 22,339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.16, 52,765.26 and 22,339.72 is: 30,812.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.16 : 52,765.26 = 22,339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.16/52,765.26 = 22,339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.16x = 52,765.26 × 22,339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.16x = 1,178,761,134.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,761,134.13/38,256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,812.32

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