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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,260.10, 52,783.82 and 22,124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,260.10, 52,783.82 and 22,124.44 is: 30,522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,260.10 : 52,783.82 = 22,124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,260.10/52,783.82 = 22,124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,260.10x = 52,783.82 × 22,124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,260.10x = 1,167,812,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,812,458.56/38,260.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,522.99

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