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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,153.43, 52,655.06 and 22,237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,153.43, 52,655.06 and 22,237.54 is: 30,689.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,153.43 : 52,655.06 = 22,237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,153.43/52,655.06 = 22,237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,153.43x = 52,655.06 × 22,237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,153.43x = 1,170,918,926.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,918,926.91/38,153.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,689.74

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