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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,018.39, 52,444.33 and 22,101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,018.39, 52,444.33 and 22,101.08 is: 30,487.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,018.39 : 52,444.33 = 22,101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,018.39/52,444.33 = 22,101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,018.39x = 52,444.33 × 22,101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,018.39x = 1,159,076,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,076,015.40/38,018.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,487.25

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