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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,168.96, 52,678.06 and 22,253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,168.96, 52,678.06 and 22,253.54 is: 30,712.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,168.96 : 52,678.06 = 22,253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,168.96/52,678.06 = 22,253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,168.96x = 52,678.06 × 22,253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,168.96x = 1,172,273,315.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,273,315.33/38,168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,712.74

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