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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,165.05, 52,664.50 and 22,250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,165.05, 52,664.50 and 22,250.98 is: 30,704.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,165.05 : 52,664.50 = 22,250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,165.05/52,664.50 = 22,250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,165.05x = 52,664.50 × 22,250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,165.05x = 1,171,836,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,836,736.21/38,165.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,704.45

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