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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,141.44, 52,640.34 and 22,230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,141.44, 52,640.34 and 22,230.88 is: 30,681.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,141.44 : 52,640.34 = 22,230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,141.44/52,640.34 = 22,230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,141.44x = 52,640.34 × 22,230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,141.44x = 1,170,241,081.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,241,081.70/38,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,681.62

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