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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,186.94, 52,677.64 and 22,265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,186.94, 52,677.64 and 22,265.58 is: 30,714.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,186.94 : 52,677.64 = 22,265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,186.94/52,677.64 = 22,265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,186.94x = 52,677.64 × 22,265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,186.94x = 1,172,898,207.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,898,207.63/38,186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,714.64

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