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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,013.87, 52,454.48 and 22,101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,013.87, 52,454.48 and 22,101.87 is: 30,497.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,013.87 : 52,454.48 = 22,101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,013.87/52,454.48 = 22,101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,013.87x = 52,454.48 × 22,101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,013.87x = 1,159,341,987.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,341,987.37/38,013.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,497.87

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