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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,367.77, 52,947.62 and 22,238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,367.77, 52,947.62 and 22,238.19 is: 30,688.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,367.77 : 52,947.62 = 22,238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,367.77/52,947.62 = 22,238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,367.77x = 52,947.62 × 22,238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,367.77x = 1,177,459,233.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,459,233.61/38,367.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,688.76

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