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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,011.08, 52,463.62 and 22,104.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,011.08, 52,463.62 and 22,104.71 is: 30,509.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,011.08 : 52,463.62 = 22,104.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,011.08/52,463.62 = 22,104.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,011.08x = 52,463.62 × 22,104.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,011.08x = 1,159,692,732.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,692,732.81/38,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,509.33

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