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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,154.26, 52,654.95 and 22,237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,154.26, 52,654.95 and 22,237.76 is: 30,689.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,154.26 : 52,654.95 = 22,237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,154.26/52,654.95 = 22,237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,154.26x = 52,654.95 × 22,237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,154.26x = 1,170,928,140.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,928,140.91/38,154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,689.32

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