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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.39, 52,431.91 and 22,092.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.39, 52,431.91 and 22,092.08 is: 30,474.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.39 : 52,431.91 = 22,092.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.39/52,431.91 = 22,092.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.39x = 52,431.91 × 22,092.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.39x = 1,158,329,632.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,329,632.88/38,009.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,474.83

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