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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,167.96, 52,676.67 and 22,252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,167.96, 52,676.67 and 22,252.54 is: 30,711.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,167.96 : 52,676.67 = 22,252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,167.96/52,676.67 = 22,252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,167.96x = 52,676.67 × 22,252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,167.96x = 1,172,189,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,189,706.24/38,167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,711.35

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