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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.75, 52,456.68 and 22,093.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.75, 52,456.68 and 22,093.18 is: 30,490.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.75 : 52,456.68 = 22,093.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.75/52,456.68 = 22,093.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.75x = 52,456.68 × 22,093.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.75x = 1,158,934,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,934,742.30/38,009.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,490.46

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