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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,112.53, 52,598.57 and 22,198.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,112.53, 52,598.57 and 22,198.46 is: 30,635.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,112.53 : 52,598.57 = 22,198.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,112.53/52,598.57 = 22,198.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,112.53x = 52,598.57 × 22,198.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,112.53x = 1,167,606,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,606,878.22/38,112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,635.78

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