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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,008.50, 52,454.96 and 22,091.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,008.50, 52,454.96 and 22,091.93 is: 30,488.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,008.50 : 52,454.96 = 22,091.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,008.50/52,454.96 = 22,091.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,008.50x = 52,454.96 × 22,091.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,008.50x = 1,158,831,304.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,831,304.47/38,008.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,488.74

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