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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,164.81, 52,664.16 and 22,250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,164.81, 52,664.16 and 22,250.74 is: 30,704.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,164.81 : 52,664.16 = 22,250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,164.81/52,664.16 = 22,250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,164.81x = 52,664.16 × 22,250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,164.81x = 1,171,816,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,816,531.48/38,164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,704.11

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