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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,004.66, 52,445.52 and 22,094.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,004.66, 52,445.52 and 22,094.64 is: 30,490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,004.66 : 52,445.52 = 22,094.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,004.66/52,445.52 = 22,094.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,004.66x = 52,445.52 × 22,094.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,004.66x = 1,158,764,884.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,764,884.01/38,004.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,490.07

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