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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,317.87, 52,877.68 and 22,182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,317.87, 52,877.68 and 22,182.94 is: 30,611.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,317.87 : 52,877.68 = 22,182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,317.87/52,877.68 = 22,182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,317.87x = 52,877.68 × 22,182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,317.87x = 1,172,982,402.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,982,402.78/38,317.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,611.89

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