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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,017.81, 52,451.58 and 22,904.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,017.81, 52,451.58 and 22,904.76 is: 31,600.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,017.81 : 52,451.58 = 22,904.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,017.81/52,451.58 = 22,904.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,017.81x = 52,451.58 × 22,904.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,017.81x = 1,201,390,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,390,851.52/38,017.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,600.74

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