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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,015.81, 52,460.28 and 22,099.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,015.81, 52,460.28 and 22,099.01 is: 30,495.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,015.81 : 52,460.28 = 22,099.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,015.81/52,460.28 = 22,099.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,015.81x = 52,460.28 × 22,099.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,015.81x = 1,159,319,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,319,990.02/38,015.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,495.74

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