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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,171.44, 52,673.92 and 22,039.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,171.44, 52,673.92 and 22,039.39 is: 30,412.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,171.44 : 52,673.92 = 22,039.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,171.44/52,673.92 = 22,039.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,171.44x = 52,673.92 × 22,039.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,171.44x = 1,160,901,065.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,901,065.71/38,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,412.82

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