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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,005.21, 52,449.83 and 22,094.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,005.21, 52,449.83 and 22,094.65 is: 30,492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,005.21 : 52,449.83 = 22,094.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,005.21/52,449.83 = 22,094.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,005.21x = 52,449.83 × 22,094.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,005.21x = 1,158,860,636.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,860,636.41/38,005.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,492.15

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