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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,011.12, 52,451.28 and 22,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,011.12, 52,451.28 and 22,092.24 is: 30,484.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,011.12 : 52,451.28 = 22,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,011.12/52,451.28 = 22,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,011.12x = 52,451.28 × 22,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,011.12x = 1,158,766,266.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,766,266.07/38,011.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,484.93

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