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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,183.70, 52,693.90 and 22,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,183.70, 52,693.90 and 22,049.84 is: 30,429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,183.70 : 52,693.90 = 22,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,183.70/52,693.90 = 22,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,183.70x = 52,693.90 × 22,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,183.70x = 1,161,892,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,892,063.98/38,183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,429.01

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