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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,314.62, 52,873.20 and 22,179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,314.62, 52,873.20 and 22,179.69 is: 30,607.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,314.62 : 52,873.20 = 22,179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,314.62/52,873.20 = 22,179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,314.62x = 52,873.20 × 22,179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,314.62x = 1,172,711,185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,711,185.31/38,314.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,607.41

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