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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,180.16, 52,688.88 and 22,265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,180.16, 52,688.88 and 22,265.28 is: 30,726.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,180.16 : 52,688.88 = 22,265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,180.16/52,688.88 = 22,265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,180.16x = 52,688.88 × 22,265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,180.16x = 1,173,132,666.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,132,666.09/38,180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,726.24

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