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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,166.24, 52,672.73 and 22,250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,166.24, 52,672.73 and 22,250.34 is: 30,707.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,166.24 : 52,672.73 = 22,250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,166.24/52,672.73 = 22,250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,166.24x = 52,672.73 × 22,250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,166.24x = 1,171,986,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,986,151.23/38,166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,707.40

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