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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,170.96, 52,680.81 and 22,255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,170.96, 52,680.81 and 22,255.54 is: 30,715.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,170.96 : 52,680.81 = 22,255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,170.96/52,680.81 = 22,255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,170.96x = 52,680.81 × 22,255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,170.96x = 1,172,439,874.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,439,874.19/38,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,715.49

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