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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,276.23, 52,806.09 and 22,140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,276.23, 52,806.09 and 22,140.58 is: 30,545.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,276.23 : 52,806.09 = 22,140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,276.23/52,806.09 = 22,140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,276.23x = 52,806.09 × 22,140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,276.23x = 1,169,157,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,157,460.13/38,276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,545.26

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