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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,090.79, 52,571.70 and 22,184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,090.79, 52,571.70 and 22,184.69 is: 30,618.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,090.79 : 52,571.70 = 22,184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,090.79/52,571.70 = 22,184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,090.79x = 52,571.70 × 22,184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,090.79x = 1,166,286,604.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,286,604.41/38,090.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,618.60

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