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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,608.06, 53,284.70 and 22,252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,608.06, 53,284.70 and 22,252.09 is: 30,711.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,608.06 : 53,284.70 = 22,252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,608.06/53,284.70 = 22,252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,608.06x = 53,284.70 × 22,252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,608.06x = 1,185,695,940.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,695,940.02/38,608.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,711.10

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