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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.19, 52,785.31 and 22,125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.19, 52,785.31 and 22,125.58 is: 30,524.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.19 : 52,785.31 = 22,125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.19/52,785.31 = 22,125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.19x = 52,785.31 × 22,125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.19x = 1,167,905,599.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,905,599.23/38,261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,524.55

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