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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,184.94, 52,674.88 and 22,263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,184.94, 52,674.88 and 22,263.58 is: 30,711.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,184.94 : 52,674.88 = 22,263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,184.94/52,674.88 = 22,263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,184.94x = 52,674.88 × 22,263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,184.94x = 1,172,731,404.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,731,404.87/38,184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,711.88

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