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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.60, 52,785.88 and 22,125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.60, 52,785.88 and 22,125.94 is: 30,525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.60 : 52,785.88 = 22,125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.60/52,785.88 = 22,125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.60x = 52,785.88 × 22,125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.60x = 1,167,937,213.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,937,213.73/38,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,525.05

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