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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,099.16, 52,563.87 and 22,180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,099.16, 52,563.87 and 22,180.23 is: 30,601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,099.16 : 52,563.87 = 22,180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,099.16/52,563.87 = 22,180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,099.16x = 52,563.87 × 22,180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,099.16x = 1,165,878,726.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,878,726.29/38,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,601.17

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