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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,159.40, 52,661.34 and 22,241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,159.40, 52,661.34 and 22,241.28 is: 30,693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,159.40 : 52,661.34 = 22,241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,159.40/52,661.34 = 22,241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,159.40x = 52,661.34 × 22,241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,159.40x = 1,171,255,608.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,255,608.12/38,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,693.76

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