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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,258.73, 52,781.92 and 22,123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,258.73, 52,781.92 and 22,123.08 is: 30,521.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,258.73 : 52,781.92 = 22,123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,258.73/52,781.92 = 22,123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,258.73x = 52,781.92 × 22,123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,258.73x = 1,167,698,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,698,583.41/38,258.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,521.10

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