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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,157.76, 52,659.78 and 22,241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,157.76, 52,659.78 and 22,241.26 is: 30,694.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,157.76 : 52,659.78 = 22,241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,157.76/52,659.78 = 22,241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,157.76x = 52,659.78 × 22,241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,157.76x = 1,171,219,858.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,219,858.52/38,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,694.15

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