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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,167.38, 52,674.56 and 22,035.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,167.38, 52,674.56 and 22,035.21 is: 30,410.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,167.38 : 52,674.56 = 22,035.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,167.38/52,674.56 = 22,035.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,167.38x = 52,674.56 × 22,035.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,167.38x = 1,160,694,881.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,694,881.08/38,167.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,410.65

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