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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,005.71, 52,450.52 and 22,095.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,005.71, 52,450.52 and 22,095.15 is: 30,492.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,005.71 : 52,450.52 = 22,095.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,005.71/52,450.52 = 22,095.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,005.71x = 52,450.52 × 22,095.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,005.71x = 1,158,901,996.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,901,996.50/38,005.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,492.84

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