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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,312.14, 52,869.92 and 22,180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,312.14, 52,869.92 and 22,180.13 is: 30,608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,312.14 : 52,869.92 = 22,180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,312.14/52,869.92 = 22,180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,312.14x = 52,869.92 × 22,180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,312.14x = 1,172,661,726.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,661,726.41/38,312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,608.10

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