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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,260.62, 52,814.07 and 22,350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,260.62, 52,814.07 and 22,350.20 is: 30,851.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,260.62 : 52,814.07 = 22,350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,260.62/52,814.07 = 22,350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,260.62x = 52,814.07 × 22,350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,260.62x = 1,180,404,763.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,404,763.24/38,260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,851.69

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