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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,010.12, 52,449.90 and 22,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,010.12, 52,449.90 and 22,091.24 is: 30,483.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,010.12 : 52,449.90 = 22,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,010.12/52,449.90 = 22,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,010.12x = 52,449.90 × 22,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,010.12x = 1,158,683,328.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,683,328.88/38,010.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,483.55

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