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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,308.68, 52,872.46 and 22,173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,308.68, 52,872.46 and 22,173.64 is: 30,603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,308.68 : 52,872.46 = 22,173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,308.68/52,872.46 = 22,173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,308.68x = 52,872.46 × 22,173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,308.68x = 1,172,374,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,374,893.95/38,308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,603.37

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