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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,162.43, 52,661.58 and 22,026.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,162.43, 52,661.58 and 22,026.02 is: 30,394.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,162.43 : 52,661.58 = 22,026.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,162.43/52,661.58 = 22,026.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,162.43x = 52,661.58 × 22,026.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,162.43x = 1,159,924,751.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,924,751.00/38,162.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,394.42

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