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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,008.12, 52,447.14 and 22,089.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,008.12, 52,447.14 and 22,089.24 is: 30,480.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,008.12 : 52,447.14 = 22,089.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,008.12/52,447.14 = 22,089.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,008.12x = 52,447.14 × 22,089.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,008.12x = 1,158,517,462.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,517,462.77/38,008.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,480.79

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