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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,350.27, 52,922.82 and 22,219.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,350.27, 52,922.82 and 22,219.75 is: 30,662.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,350.27 : 52,922.82 = 22,219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,350.27/52,922.82 = 22,219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,350.27x = 52,922.82 × 22,219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,350.27x = 1,175,931,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,931,829.70/38,350.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,662.93

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