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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.54, 52,437.56 and 22,078.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.54, 52,437.56 and 22,078.89 is: 30,461.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.54 : 52,437.56 = 22,078.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.54/52,437.56 = 22,078.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.54x = 52,437.56 × 22,078.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.54x = 1,157,763,008.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,763,008.71/38,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,461.40

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