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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,095.29, 52,574.67 and 22,178.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,095.29, 52,574.67 and 22,178.79 is: 30,608.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,095.29 : 52,574.67 = 22,178.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,095.29/52,574.67 = 22,178.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,095.29x = 52,574.67 × 22,178.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,095.29x = 1,166,042,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,042,565.25/38,095.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,608.58

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