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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,099.25, 52,578.59 and 22,181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,099.25, 52,578.59 and 22,181.13 is: 30,610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,099.25 : 52,578.59 = 22,181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,099.25/52,578.59 = 22,181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,099.25x = 52,578.59 × 22,181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,099.25x = 1,166,252,429.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,252,429.10/38,099.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,610.90

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