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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,010.53, 52,462.85 and 22,104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,010.53, 52,462.85 and 22,104.15 is: 30,508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,010.53 : 52,462.85 = 22,104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,010.53/52,462.85 = 22,104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,010.53x = 52,462.85 × 22,104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,010.53x = 1,159,646,705.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,646,705.83/38,010.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,508.57

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