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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,259.60, 52,783.13 and 22,123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,259.60, 52,783.13 and 22,123.94 is: 30,522.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,259.60 : 52,783.13 = 22,123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,259.60/52,783.13 = 22,123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,259.60x = 52,783.13 × 22,123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,259.60x = 1,167,770,801.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,770,801.13/38,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,522.30

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