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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,001.30, 52,445.52 and 22,084.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,001.30, 52,445.52 and 22,084.80 is: 30,479.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,001.30 : 52,445.52 = 22,084.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,001.30/52,445.52 = 22,084.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,001.30x = 52,445.52 × 22,084.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,001.30x = 1,158,248,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,248,820.10/38,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,479.19

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