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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,158.40, 52,664.48 and 22,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,158.40, 52,664.48 and 22,248 is: 30,705.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,158.40 : 52,664.48 = 22,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,158.40/52,664.48 = 22,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,158.40x = 52,664.48 × 22,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,158.40x = 1,171,679,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,679,351.04/38,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,705.67

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