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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,185.94, 52,676.26 and 22,264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,185.94, 52,676.26 and 22,264.58 is: 30,713.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,185.94 : 52,676.26 = 22,264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,185.94/52,676.26 = 22,264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,185.94x = 52,676.26 × 22,264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,185.94x = 1,172,814,804.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,814,804.87/38,185.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,713.26

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