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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,164.05, 52,663.12 and 22,249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,164.05, 52,663.12 and 22,249.98 is: 30,703.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,164.05 : 52,663.12 = 22,249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,164.05/52,663.12 = 22,249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,164.05x = 52,663.12 × 22,249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,164.05x = 1,171,753,366.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,753,366.74/38,164.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,703.07

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