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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,291.28, 52,838.48 and 22,155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,291.28, 52,838.48 and 22,155.80 is: 30,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,291.28 : 52,838.48 = 22,155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,291.28/52,838.48 = 22,155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,291.28x = 52,838.48 × 22,155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,291.28x = 1,170,678,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,678,795.18/38,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,572.99

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