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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,168.67, 52,667.91 and 22,249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,168.67, 52,667.91 and 22,249.14 is: 30,700.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,168.67 : 52,667.91 = 22,249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,168.67/52,667.91 = 22,249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,168.67x = 52,667.91 × 22,249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,168.67x = 1,171,815,703.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,815,703.10/38,168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,700.98

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