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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,155.76, 52,657.02 and 22,239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,155.76, 52,657.02 and 22,239.26 is: 30,691.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,155.76 : 52,657.02 = 22,239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,155.76/52,657.02 = 22,239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,155.76x = 52,657.02 × 22,239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,155.76x = 1,171,053,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,053,158.61/38,155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,691.39

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