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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,316.11, 52,875.42 and 22,184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,316.11, 52,875.42 and 22,184.11 is: 30,613.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,316.11 : 52,875.42 = 22,184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,316.11/52,875.42 = 22,184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,316.11x = 52,875.42 × 22,184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,316.11x = 1,172,994,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,994,116.48/38,316.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,613.61

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