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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,322.22, 78,427.44 and 38,056.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,322.22, 78,427.44 and 38,056.50 is: 57,044.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,322.22 : 78,427.44 = 38,056.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,322.22/78,427.44 = 38,056.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,322.22x = 78,427.44 × 38,056.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,322.22x = 2,984,673,870.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,673,870.36/52,322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,044.10

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