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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,260.04, 52,790 and 22,127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,260.04, 52,790 and 22,127.28 is: 30,530.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,260.04 : 52,790 = 22,127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,260.04/52,790 = 22,127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,260.04x = 52,790 × 22,127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,260.04x = 1,168,099,111.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,099,111.20/38,260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,530.53

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