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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,382.22, 52,967.58 and 22,252.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,382.22, 52,967.58 and 22,252.67 is: 30,708.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,382.22 : 52,967.58 = 22,252.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,382.22/52,967.58 = 22,252.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,382.22x = 52,967.58 × 22,252.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,382.22x = 1,178,669,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,669,928.78/38,382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,708.75

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