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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,265.21, 52,797.83 and 22,130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,265.21, 52,797.83 and 22,130.62 is: 30,535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,265.21 : 52,797.83 = 22,130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,265.21/52,797.83 = 22,130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,265.21x = 52,797.83 × 22,130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,265.21x = 1,168,448,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,448,469.91/38,265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,535.53

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