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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,092.12, 52,565.34 and 22,174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,092.12, 52,565.34 and 22,174.36 is: 30,599.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,092.12 : 52,565.34 = 22,174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,092.12/52,565.34 = 22,174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,092.12x = 52,565.34 × 22,174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,092.12x = 1,165,602,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,602,772.68/38,092.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,599.58

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