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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,272.84, 52,813.02 and 22,136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,272.84, 52,813.02 and 22,136.02 is: 30,545.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,272.84 : 52,813.02 = 22,136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,272.84/52,813.02 = 22,136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,272.84x = 52,813.02 × 22,136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,272.84x = 1,169,070,066.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,070,066.98/38,272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,545.68

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