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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,272.05, 52,819.52 and 22,361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,272.05, 52,819.52 and 22,361.67 is: 30,861.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,272.05 : 52,819.52 = 22,361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,272.05/52,819.52 = 22,361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,272.05x = 52,819.52 × 22,361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,272.05x = 1,181,132,563.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,132,563.99/38,272.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,861.49

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