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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,020.81, 52,455.72 and 22,907.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,020.81, 52,455.72 and 22,907.77 is: 31,604.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,020.81 : 52,455.72 = 22,907.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,020.81/52,455.72 = 22,907.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,020.81x = 52,455.72 × 22,907.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,020.81x = 1,201,643,568.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,643,568.94/38,020.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,604.89

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