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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,014.25, 52,462.89 and 22,097.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,014.25, 52,462.89 and 22,097.66 is: 30,496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,014.25 : 52,462.89 = 22,097.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,014.25/52,462.89 = 22,097.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,014.25x = 52,462.89 × 22,097.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,014.25x = 1,159,306,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,306,843.52/38,014.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,496.64

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