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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,169.44, 52,671.16 and 22,037.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,169.44, 52,671.16 and 22,037.39 is: 30,410.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,169.44 : 52,671.16 = 22,037.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,169.44/52,671.16 = 22,037.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,169.44x = 52,671.16 × 22,037.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,169.44x = 1,160,734,576.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,734,576.22/38,169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,410.05

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