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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,176.82, 52,686.51 and 22,044.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,176.82, 52,686.51 and 22,044.81 is: 30,423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,176.82 : 52,686.51 = 22,044.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,176.82/52,686.51 = 22,044.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,176.82x = 52,686.51 × 22,044.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,176.82x = 1,161,464,102.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,464,102.51/38,176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,423.28

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