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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,154.78, 52,659.74 and 22,236.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,154.78, 52,659.74 and 22,236.15 is: 30,689.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,154.78 : 52,659.74 = 22,236.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,154.78/52,659.74 = 22,236.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,154.78x = 52,659.74 × 22,236.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,154.78x = 1,170,949,933.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,949,933.19/38,154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,689.47

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