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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,392.27, 52,980.08 and 22,259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,392.27, 52,980.08 and 22,259.88 is: 30,717.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,392.27 : 52,980.08 = 22,259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,392.27/52,980.08 = 22,259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,392.27x = 52,980.08 × 22,259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,392.27x = 1,179,330,111.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,330,111.89/38,392.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,717.91

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