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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,271.96, 52,815.33 and 22,141.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,271.96, 52,815.33 and 22,141.53 is: 30,555.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,271.96 : 52,815.33 = 22,141.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,271.96/52,815.33 = 22,141.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,271.96x = 52,815.33 × 22,141.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,271.96x = 1,169,412,213.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,412,213.65/38,271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,555.33

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