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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,069.19, 52,540.85 and 22,158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,069.19, 52,540.85 and 22,158.77 is: 30,582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,069.19 : 52,540.85 = 22,158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,069.19/52,540.85 = 22,158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,069.19x = 52,540.85 × 22,158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,069.19x = 1,164,240,403.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,240,403.45/38,069.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,582.22

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