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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,354.21, 52,927.82 and 37,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,354.21, 52,927.82 and 37,222.44 is: 51,366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,354.21 : 52,927.82 = 37,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,354.21/52,927.82 = 37,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,354.21x = 52,927.82 × 37,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,354.21x = 1,970,102,418.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,102,418.17/38,354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,366.01

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