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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,019.92, 52,461.76 and 22,909.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,019.92, 52,461.76 and 22,909.56 is: 31,611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,019.92 : 52,461.76 = 22,909.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,019.92/52,461.76 = 22,909.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,019.92x = 52,461.76 × 22,909.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,019.92x = 1,201,875,838.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,875,838.43/38,019.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,611.74

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