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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,010.38, 52,445.63 and 22,693.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,010.38, 52,445.63 and 22,693.95 is: 31,312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,010.38 : 52,445.63 = 22,693.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,010.38/52,445.63 = 22,693.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,010.38x = 52,445.63 × 22,693.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,010.38x = 1,190,198,579.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,198,579.32/38,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,312.46

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