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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,019.38, 52,466.74 and 22,912.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,019.38, 52,466.74 and 22,912.27 is: 31,618.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,019.38 : 52,466.74 = 22,912.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,019.38/52,466.74 = 22,912.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,019.38x = 52,466.74 × 22,912.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,019.38x = 1,202,131,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,131,924.45/38,019.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,618.93

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