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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,016.81, 52,461.66 and 22,100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,016.81, 52,461.66 and 22,100.01 is: 30,497.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,016.81 : 52,461.66 = 22,100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,016.81/52,461.66 = 22,100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,016.81x = 52,461.66 × 22,100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,016.81x = 1,159,403,210.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,403,210.62/38,016.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,497.12

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