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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,011.64, 52,435.01 and 22,094.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,011.64, 52,435.01 and 22,094.33 is: 30,477.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,011.64 : 52,435.01 = 22,094.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,011.64/52,435.01 = 22,094.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,011.64x = 52,435.01 × 22,094.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,011.64x = 1,158,516,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,516,207.55/38,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,477.94

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