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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,011.20, 52,463.79 and 22,104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,011.20, 52,463.79 and 22,104.83 is: 30,509.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,011.20 : 52,463.79 = 22,104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,011.20/52,463.79 = 22,104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,011.20x = 52,463.79 × 22,104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,011.20x = 1,159,703,159.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,703,159.11/38,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,509.51

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