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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,167.19, 52,670.72 and 22,248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,167.19, 52,670.72 and 22,248.56 is: 30,703.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,167.19 : 52,670.72 = 22,248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,167.19/52,670.72 = 22,248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,167.19x = 52,670.72 × 22,248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,167.19x = 1,171,847,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,847,674.16/38,167.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,703.01

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