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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,013.12, 52,453.44 and 22,101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,013.12, 52,453.44 and 22,101.12 is: 30,496.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,013.12 : 52,453.44 = 22,101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,013.12/52,453.44 = 22,101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,013.12x = 52,453.44 × 22,101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,013.12x = 1,159,279,771.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,279,771.85/38,013.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,496.83

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