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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,275.23, 52,804.71 and 22,139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,275.23, 52,804.71 and 22,139.58 is: 30,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,275.23 : 52,804.71 = 22,139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,275.23/52,804.71 = 22,139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,275.23x = 52,804.71 × 22,139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,275.23x = 1,169,074,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,074,101.42/38,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,543.88

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