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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.93, 52,445.01 and 22,693.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.93, 52,445.01 and 22,693.50 is: 31,311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.93 : 52,445.01 = 22,693.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.93/52,445.01 = 22,693.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.93x = 52,445.01 × 22,693.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.93x = 1,190,160,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,160,972.25/38,009.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,311.84

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