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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,310.12, 52,866.99 and 22,175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,310.12, 52,866.99 and 22,175.19 is: 30,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,310.12 : 52,866.99 = 22,175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,310.12/52,866.99 = 22,175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,310.12x = 52,866.99 × 22,175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,310.12x = 1,172,335,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,335,547.98/38,310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,601.20

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