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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,155.78, 52,658.30 and 22,239.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,155.78, 52,658.30 and 22,239.89 is: 30,692.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,155.78 : 52,658.30 = 22,239.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,155.78/52,658.30 = 22,239.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,155.78x = 52,658.30 × 22,239.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,155.78x = 1,171,114,799.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,114,799.59/38,155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,692.99

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