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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,018.82, 52,452.96 and 22,905.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,018.82, 52,452.96 and 22,905.76 is: 31,602.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,018.82 : 52,452.96 = 22,905.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,018.82/52,452.96 = 22,905.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,018.82x = 52,452.96 × 22,905.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,018.82x = 1,201,474,913.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,474,913.05/38,018.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,602.11

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