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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,155.26, 52,656.33 and 22,238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,155.26, 52,656.33 and 22,238.76 is: 30,690.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,155.26 : 52,656.33 = 22,238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,155.26/52,656.33 = 22,238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,155.26x = 52,656.33 × 22,238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,155.26x = 1,171,011,485.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,011,485.35/38,155.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,690.70

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