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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,006.96, 52,451.35 and 22,904.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,006.96, 52,451.35 and 22,904.51 is: 31,609.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,006.96 : 52,451.35 = 22,904.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,006.96/52,451.35 = 22,904.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,006.96x = 52,451.35 × 22,904.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,006.96x = 1,201,372,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,372,151.07/38,006.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,609.27

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