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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,105.16, 52,572.15 and 22,186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,105.16, 52,572.15 and 22,186.23 is: 30,609.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,105.16 : 52,572.15 = 22,186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,105.16/52,572.15 = 22,186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,105.16x = 52,572.15 × 22,186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,105.16x = 1,166,377,811.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,377,811.49/38,105.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,609.45

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