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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,262.76, 52,787.43 and 22,127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,262.76, 52,787.43 and 22,127.09 is: 30,526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,262.76 : 52,787.43 = 22,127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,262.76/52,787.43 = 22,127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,262.76x = 52,787.43 × 22,127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,262.76x = 1,168,032,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,032,214.48/38,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,526.61

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