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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,091.12, 52,563.96 and 22,173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,091.12, 52,563.96 and 22,173.36 is: 30,598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,091.12 : 52,563.96 = 22,173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,091.12/52,563.96 = 22,173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,091.12x = 52,563.96 × 22,173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,091.12x = 1,165,519,608.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,519,608.11/38,091.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,598.20

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