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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,262.19, 52,786.69 and 22,126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,262.19, 52,786.69 and 22,126.58 is: 30,525.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,262.19 : 52,786.69 = 22,126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,262.19/52,786.69 = 22,126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,262.19x = 52,786.69 × 22,126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,262.19x = 1,167,988,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,988,919.22/38,262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,525.93

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