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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,163.81, 52,662.78 and 22,249.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,163.81, 52,662.78 and 22,249.74 is: 30,702.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,163.81 : 52,662.78 = 22,249.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,163.81/52,662.78 = 22,249.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,163.81x = 52,662.78 × 22,249.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,163.81x = 1,171,733,162.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,733,162.68/38,163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,702.73

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