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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,017.88, 52,462.68 and 22,099.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,017.88, 52,462.68 and 22,099.76 is: 30,496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,017.88 : 52,462.68 = 22,099.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,017.88/52,462.68 = 22,099.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,017.88x = 52,462.68 × 22,099.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,017.88x = 1,159,412,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,412,636.96/38,017.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,496.51

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