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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,015.06, 52,459.25 and 22,098.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,015.06, 52,459.25 and 22,098.26 is: 30,494.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,015.06 : 52,459.25 = 22,098.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,015.06/52,459.25 = 22,098.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,015.06x = 52,459.25 × 22,098.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,015.06x = 1,159,257,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,257,773.12/38,015.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,494.70

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