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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,011.98, 52,462.99 and 22,105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,011.98, 52,462.99 and 22,105.61 is: 30,509.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,011.98 : 52,462.99 = 22,105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,011.98/52,462.99 = 22,105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,011.98x = 52,462.99 × 22,105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,011.98x = 1,159,726,358.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,726,358.43/38,011.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,509.49

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