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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,267.73, 52,794.32 and 22,132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,267.73, 52,794.32 and 22,132.08 is: 30,533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,267.73 : 52,794.32 = 22,132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,267.73/52,794.32 = 22,132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,267.73x = 52,794.32 × 22,132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,267.73x = 1,168,448,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,448,003.13/38,267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,533.51

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