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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,012.49, 52,463.68 and 22,106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,012.49, 52,463.68 and 22,106.11 is: 30,510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,012.49 : 52,463.68 = 22,106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,012.49/52,463.68 = 22,106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,012.49x = 52,463.68 × 22,106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,012.49x = 1,159,767,881.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,767,881.08/38,012.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,510.18

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