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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,169.96, 52,679.43 and 22,254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,169.96, 52,679.43 and 22,254.54 is: 30,714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,169.96 : 52,679.43 = 22,254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,169.96/52,679.43 = 22,254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,169.96x = 52,679.43 × 22,254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,169.96x = 1,172,356,482.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,356,482.11/38,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,714.11

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