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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,096.79, 52,576.74 and 22,180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,096.79, 52,576.74 and 22,180.29 is: 30,610.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,096.79 : 52,576.74 = 22,180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,096.79/52,576.74 = 22,180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,096.79x = 52,576.74 × 22,180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,096.79x = 1,166,167,340.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,167,340.45/38,096.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,610.65

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