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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,093.10, 52,571.73 and 22,182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,093.10, 52,571.73 and 22,182.54 is: 30,613.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,093.10 : 52,571.73 = 22,182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,093.10/52,571.73 = 22,182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,093.10x = 52,571.73 × 22,182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,093.10x = 1,166,174,503.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,174,503.59/38,093.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,613.80

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