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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,170.80, 52,663.77 and 22,036.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,170.80, 52,663.77 and 22,036.05 is: 30,402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,170.80 : 52,663.77 = 22,036.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,170.80/52,663.77 = 22,036.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,170.80x = 52,663.77 × 22,036.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,170.80x = 1,160,501,468.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,501,468.91/38,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,402.86

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