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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,277.45, 52,822.90 and 22,146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,277.45, 52,822.90 and 22,146.96 is: 30,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,277.45 : 52,822.90 = 22,146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,277.45/52,822.90 = 22,146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,277.45x = 52,822.90 × 22,146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,277.45x = 1,169,866,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,866,653.38/38,277.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,562.82

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