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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,180.54, 52,680.68 and 22,044.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,180.54, 52,680.68 and 22,044.35 is: 30,416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,180.54 : 52,680.68 = 22,044.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,180.54/52,680.68 = 22,044.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,180.54x = 52,680.68 × 22,044.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,180.54x = 1,161,311,237.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,311,237.94/38,180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,416.31

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