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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,164.55, 52,663.82 and 22,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,164.55, 52,663.82 and 22,250.48 is: 30,703.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,164.55 : 52,663.82 = 22,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,164.55/52,663.82 = 22,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,164.55x = 52,663.82 × 22,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,164.55x = 1,171,794,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,794,899.06/38,164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,703.76

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