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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,177.40, 52,689.48 and 22,044.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,177.40, 52,689.48 and 22,044.66 is: 30,424.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,177.40 : 52,689.48 = 22,044.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,177.40/52,689.48 = 22,044.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,177.40x = 52,689.48 × 22,044.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,177.40x = 1,161,521,952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,521,952.43/38,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,424.34

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