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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,174.80, 52,677.96 and 22,260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,174.80, 52,677.96 and 22,260.72 is: 30,717.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,174.80 : 52,677.96 = 22,260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,174.80/52,677.96 = 22,260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,174.80x = 52,677.96 × 22,260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,174.80x = 1,172,649,317.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,649,317.73/38,174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,717.89

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