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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,172.24, 52,676.76 and 22,255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,172.24, 52,676.76 and 22,255.65 is: 30,712.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,172.24 : 52,676.76 = 22,255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,172.24/52,676.76 = 22,255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,172.24x = 52,676.76 × 22,255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,172.24x = 1,172,355,533.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,355,533.69/38,172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,712.25

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