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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,104.26, 52,590.39 and 22,198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,104.26, 52,590.39 and 22,198.02 is: 30,637.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,104.26 : 52,590.39 = 22,198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,104.26/52,590.39 = 22,198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,104.26x = 52,590.39 × 22,198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,104.26x = 1,167,402,529.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,402,529.03/38,104.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,637.06

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