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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,014.12, 52,454.82 and 22,102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,014.12, 52,454.82 and 22,102.12 is: 30,498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,014.12 : 52,454.82 = 22,102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,014.12/52,454.82 = 22,102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,014.12x = 52,454.82 × 22,102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,014.12x = 1,159,362,726.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,362,726.22/38,014.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,498.21

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