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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,016.88, 52,461.30 and 22,098.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,016.88, 52,461.30 and 22,098.76 is: 30,495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,016.88 : 52,461.30 = 22,098.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,016.88/52,461.30 = 22,098.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,016.88x = 52,461.30 × 22,098.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,016.88x = 1,159,329,677.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,329,677.99/38,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,495.13

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