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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,165.24, 52,671.35 and 22,249.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,165.24, 52,671.35 and 22,249.34 is: 30,706.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,165.24 : 52,671.35 = 22,249.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,165.24/52,671.35 = 22,249.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,165.24x = 52,671.35 × 22,249.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,165.24x = 1,171,902,774.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,902,774.41/38,165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,706.02

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