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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,006.88, 52,467.12 and 22,085.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,006.88, 52,467.12 and 22,085.52 is: 30,488.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,006.88 : 52,467.12 = 22,085.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,006.88/52,467.12 = 22,085.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,006.88x = 52,467.12 × 22,085.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,006.88x = 1,158,763,628.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,763,628.10/38,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,488.26

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