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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,164.74, 52,670.67 and 22,248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,164.74, 52,670.67 and 22,248.84 is: 30,705.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,164.74 : 52,670.67 = 22,248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,164.74/52,670.67 = 22,248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,164.74x = 52,670.67 × 22,248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,164.74x = 1,171,861,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,861,309.52/38,164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,705.34

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