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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.92, 52,801.02 and 22,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.92, 52,801.02 and 22,348.72 is: 30,840.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.92 : 52,801.02 = 22,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.92/52,801.02 = 22,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.92x = 52,801.02 × 22,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.92x = 1,180,035,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,035,211.69/38,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,840.98

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