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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,015.14, 52,469.23 and 22,108.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,015.14, 52,469.23 and 22,108.77 is: 30,514.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,015.14 : 52,469.23 = 22,108.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,015.14/52,469.23 = 22,108.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,015.14x = 52,469.23 × 22,108.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,015.14x = 1,160,030,138.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,030,138.15/38,015.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,514.95

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