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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,177.73, 52,674.30 and 22,043.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,177.73, 52,674.30 and 22,043.75 is: 30,414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,177.73 : 52,674.30 = 22,043.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,177.73/52,674.30 = 22,043.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,177.73x = 52,674.30 × 22,043.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,177.73x = 1,161,138,837.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,138,837.25/38,177.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,414.04

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