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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,161.48, 52,666.18 and 22,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,161.48, 52,666.18 and 22,245.60 is: 30,700.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,161.48 : 52,666.18 = 22,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,161.48/52,666.18 = 22,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,161.48x = 52,666.18 × 22,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,161.48x = 1,171,590,773.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,590,773.81/38,161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,700.87

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