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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,018.81, 52,452.96 and 22,905.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,018.81, 52,452.96 and 22,905.77 is: 31,602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,018.81 : 52,452.96 = 22,905.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,018.81/52,452.96 = 22,905.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,018.81x = 52,452.96 × 22,905.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,018.81x = 1,201,475,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,475,437.58/38,018.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,602.13

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