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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,314.82, 52,873.62 and 22,182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,314.82, 52,873.62 and 22,182.81 is: 30,611.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,314.82 : 52,873.62 = 22,182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,314.82/52,873.62 = 22,182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,314.82x = 52,873.62 × 22,182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,314.82x = 1,172,885,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,885,466.47/38,314.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,611.80

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