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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,294.28, 52,842.62 and 22,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,294.28, 52,842.62 and 22,158.80 is: 30,577.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,294.28 : 52,842.62 = 22,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,294.28/52,842.62 = 22,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,294.28x = 52,842.62 × 22,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,294.28x = 1,170,929,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,929,048.06/38,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,577.13

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