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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,153.63, 52,655.34 and 22,237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,153.63, 52,655.34 and 22,237.74 is: 30,690.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,153.63 : 52,655.34 = 22,237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,153.63/52,655.34 = 22,237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,153.63x = 52,655.34 × 22,237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,153.63x = 1,170,935,862.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,935,862.93/38,153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,690.02

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