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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,181.94, 52,670.74 and 22,260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,181.94, 52,670.74 and 22,260.58 is: 30,707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,181.94 : 52,670.74 = 22,260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,181.94/52,670.74 = 22,260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,181.94x = 52,670.74 × 22,260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,181.94x = 1,172,481,221.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,481,221.43/38,181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,707.74

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