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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.10, 52,785.20 and 22,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.10, 52,785.20 and 22,125.44 is: 30,524.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.10 : 52,785.20 = 22,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.10/52,785.20 = 22,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.10x = 52,785.20 × 22,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.10x = 1,167,895,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,895,775.49/38,261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,524.36

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