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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.99, 52,665.48 and 22,245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.99, 52,665.48 and 22,245.09 is: 30,700.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.99 : 52,665.48 = 22,245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.99/52,665.48 = 22,245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.99x = 52,665.48 × 22,245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.99x = 1,171,548,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,548,342.49/38,160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,700.16

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