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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,006.21, 52,451.21 and 22,095.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,006.21, 52,451.21 and 22,095.65 is: 30,493.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,006.21 : 52,451.21 = 22,095.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,006.21/52,451.21 = 22,095.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,006.21x = 52,451.21 × 22,095.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,006.21x = 1,158,943,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,943,578.24/38,006.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,493.53

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