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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,167.27, 52,670.87 and 22,254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,167.27, 52,670.87 and 22,254.79 is: 30,711.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,167.27 : 52,670.87 = 22,254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,167.27/52,670.87 = 22,254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,167.27x = 52,670.87 × 22,254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,167.27x = 1,172,179,363.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,179,363.55/38,167.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,711.64

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