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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,003.88, 52,462.98 and 22,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,003.88, 52,462.98 and 22,082.52 is: 30,484.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,003.88 : 52,462.98 = 22,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,003.88/52,462.98 = 22,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,003.88x = 52,462.98 × 22,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,003.88x = 1,158,514,805.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,514,805.11/38,003.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,484.12

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