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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.50, 52,453.58 and 22,090.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.50, 52,453.58 and 22,090.93 is: 30,487.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.50 : 52,453.58 = 22,090.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.50/52,453.58 = 22,090.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.50x = 52,453.58 × 22,090.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.50x = 1,158,748,122.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,748,122.44/38,007.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,487.36

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