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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,163.05, 52,661.75 and 22,248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,163.05, 52,661.75 and 22,248.98 is: 30,701.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,163.05 : 52,661.75 = 22,248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,163.05/52,661.75 = 22,248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,163.05x = 52,661.75 × 22,248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,163.05x = 1,171,670,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,670,045.44/38,163.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,701.69

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