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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,166.96, 52,675.29 and 22,251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,166.96, 52,675.29 and 22,251.54 is: 30,709.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,166.96 : 52,675.29 = 22,251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,166.96/52,675.29 = 22,251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,166.96x = 52,675.29 × 22,251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,166.96x = 1,172,106,322.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,106,322.45/38,166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,709.97

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