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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,260.19, 52,783.94 and 22,124.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,260.19, 52,783.94 and 22,124.58 is: 30,523.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,260.19 : 52,783.94 = 22,124.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,260.19/52,783.94 = 22,124.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,260.19x = 52,783.94 × 22,124.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,260.19x = 1,167,822,392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,822,392.62/38,260.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,523.18

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