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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.12, 52,445.76 and 22,088.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.12, 52,445.76 and 22,088.24 is: 30,479.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.12 : 52,445.76 = 22,088.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.12/52,445.76 = 22,088.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.12x = 52,445.76 × 22,088.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.12x = 1,158,434,533.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,434,533.86/38,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,479.41

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