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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.60, 52,448.64 and 22,096.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.60, 52,448.64 and 22,096.64 is: 30,490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.60 : 52,448.64 = 22,096.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.60/52,448.64 = 22,096.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.60x = 52,448.64 × 22,096.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.60x = 1,158,938,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,938,716.57/38,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,490.68

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