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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,150.13, 52,636.64 and 22,016.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,150.13, 52,636.64 and 22,016.33 is: 30,376.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,150.13 : 52,636.64 = 22,016.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,150.13/52,636.64 = 22,016.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,150.13x = 52,636.64 × 22,016.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,150.13x = 1,158,865,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,865,526.25/38,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,376.45

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