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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,183.04, 52,695.96 and 22,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,183.04, 52,695.96 and 22,269 is: 30,733.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,183.04 : 52,695.96 = 22,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,183.04/52,695.96 = 22,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,183.04x = 52,695.96 × 22,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,183.04x = 1,173,486,333.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,486,333.24/38,183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,733.18

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