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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,269.16, 52,796.21 and 22,133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,269.16, 52,796.21 and 22,133.45 is: 30,535.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,269.16 : 52,796.21 = 22,133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,269.16/52,796.21 = 22,133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,269.16x = 52,796.21 × 22,133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,269.16x = 1,168,562,295.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,562,295.55/38,269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,535.35

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