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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,011.68, 52,454.59 and 22,094.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,011.68, 52,454.59 and 22,094.88 is: 30,490.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,011.68 : 52,454.59 = 22,094.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,011.68/52,454.59 = 22,094.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,011.68x = 52,454.59 × 22,094.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,011.68x = 1,158,977,619.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,977,619.56/38,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,490.04

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