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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.18, 52,457.23 and 22,093.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.18, 52,457.23 and 22,093.63 is: 30,491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.18 : 52,457.23 = 22,093.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.18/52,457.23 = 22,093.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.18x = 52,457.23 × 22,093.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.18x = 1,158,970,630.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,970,630.44/38,009.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,491.86

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