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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,161.89, 52,669.58 and 22,243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,161.89, 52,669.58 and 22,243.30 is: 30,699.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,161.89 : 52,669.58 = 22,243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,161.89/52,669.58 = 22,243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,161.89x = 52,669.58 × 22,243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,161.89x = 1,171,545,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,545,025.92/38,161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,699.34

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