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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,012.45, 52,464.30 and 22,099.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,012.45, 52,464.30 and 22,099.19 is: 30,501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,012.45 : 52,464.30 = 22,099.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,012.45/52,464.30 = 22,099.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,012.45x = 52,464.30 × 22,099.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,012.45x = 1,159,418,533.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,418,533.92/38,012.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,501.02

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