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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,011.58, 52,464.31 and 22,105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,011.58, 52,464.31 and 22,105.21 is: 30,510.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,011.58 : 52,464.31 = 22,105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,011.58/52,464.31 = 22,105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,011.58x = 52,464.31 × 22,105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,011.58x = 1,159,734,217.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,734,217.21/38,011.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,510.02

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