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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,260.76, 52,784.67 and 22,125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,260.76, 52,784.67 and 22,125.09 is: 30,523.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,260.76 : 52,784.67 = 22,125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,260.76/52,784.67 = 22,125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,260.76x = 52,784.67 × 22,125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,260.76x = 1,167,865,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,865,459.40/38,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,523.84

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