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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,157.80, 52,661.08 and 22,241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,157.80, 52,661.08 and 22,241.90 is: 30,695.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,157.80 : 52,661.08 = 22,241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,157.80/52,661.08 = 22,241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,157.80x = 52,661.08 × 22,241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,157.80x = 1,171,282,634.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,282,634.71/38,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,695.76

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