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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,014.14, 52,467.85 and 22,107.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,014.14, 52,467.85 and 22,107.77 is: 30,513.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,014.14 : 52,467.85 = 22,107.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,014.14/52,467.85 = 22,107.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,014.14x = 52,467.85 × 22,107.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,014.14x = 1,159,947,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,947,160.19/38,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,513.57

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