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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,180.94, 52,669.36 and 22,259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,180.94, 52,669.36 and 22,259.58 is: 30,706.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,180.94 : 52,669.36 = 22,259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,180.94/52,669.36 = 22,259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,180.94x = 52,669.36 × 22,259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,180.94x = 1,172,397,832.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,397,832.47/38,180.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,706.36

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