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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,169.81, 52,671.68 and 22,037.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,169.81, 52,671.68 and 22,037.76 is: 30,410.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,169.81 : 52,671.68 = 22,037.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,169.81/52,671.68 = 22,037.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,169.81x = 52,671.68 × 22,037.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,169.81x = 1,160,765,732.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,765,732.45/38,169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,410.57

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