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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,019.24, 52,477.74 and 22,109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,019.24, 52,477.74 and 22,109.76 is: 30,517.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,019.24 : 52,477.74 = 22,109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,019.24/52,477.74 = 22,109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,019.24x = 52,477.74 × 22,109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,019.24x = 1,160,270,236.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,270,236.74/38,019.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,517.98

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