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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,178.95, 52,666.61 and 22,257.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,178.95, 52,666.61 and 22,257.59 is: 30,703.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,178.95 : 52,666.61 = 22,257.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,178.95/52,666.61 = 22,257.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,178.95x = 52,666.61 × 22,257.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,178.95x = 1,172,231,437.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,231,437.45/38,178.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,703.61

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