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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.72, 52,665.14 and 22,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.72, 52,665.14 and 22,244.84 is: 30,699.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.72 : 52,665.14 = 22,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.72/52,665.14 = 22,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.72x = 52,665.14 × 22,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.72x = 1,171,527,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,527,612.88/38,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,699.83

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