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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,265.78, 52,805.88 and 22,131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,265.78, 52,805.88 and 22,131.90 is: 30,541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,265.78 : 52,805.88 = 22,131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,265.78/52,805.88 = 22,131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,265.78x = 52,805.88 × 22,131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,265.78x = 1,168,694,455.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,694,455.57/38,265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,541.50

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