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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,310.68, 52,875.20 and 22,175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,310.68, 52,875.20 and 22,175.64 is: 30,606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,310.68 : 52,875.20 = 22,175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,310.68/52,875.20 = 22,175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,310.68x = 52,875.20 × 22,175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,310.68x = 1,172,541,400.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,541,400.13/38,310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,606.12

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