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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,012.08, 52,453.04 and 22,096.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,012.08, 52,453.04 and 22,096.32 is: 30,490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,012.08 : 52,453.04 = 22,096.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,012.08/52,453.04 = 22,096.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,012.08x = 52,453.04 × 22,096.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,012.08x = 1,159,019,156.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,019,156.81/38,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,490.81

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