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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,010.18, 52,458.61 and 22,094.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,010.18, 52,458.61 and 22,094.63 is: 30,493.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,010.18 : 52,458.61 = 22,094.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,010.18/52,458.61 = 22,094.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,010.18x = 52,458.61 × 22,094.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,010.18x = 1,159,053,578.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,053,578.26/38,010.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,493.24

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