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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.43, 52,454.81 and 22,091.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.43, 52,454.81 and 22,091.88 is: 30,489.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.43 : 52,454.81 = 22,091.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.43/52,454.81 = 22,091.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.43x = 52,454.81 × 22,091.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.43x = 1,158,825,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,825,423.17/38,007.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,489.45

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