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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,008.88, 52,469.88 and 22,087.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,008.88, 52,469.88 and 22,087.52 is: 30,491.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,008.88 : 52,469.88 = 22,087.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,008.88/52,469.88 = 22,087.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,008.88x = 52,469.88 × 22,087.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,008.88x = 1,158,929,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,929,523.90/38,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,491.02

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