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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,015.68, 52,460.10 and 22,098.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,015.68, 52,460.10 and 22,098.88 is: 30,495.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,015.68 : 52,460.10 = 22,098.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,015.68/52,460.10 = 22,098.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,015.68x = 52,460.10 × 22,098.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,015.68x = 1,159,309,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,309,454.69/38,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,495.56

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