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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,021.30, 52,467.89 and 22,710.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,021.30, 52,467.89 and 22,710.43 is: 31,339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,021.30 : 52,467.89 = 22,710.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,021.30/52,467.89 = 22,710.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,021.30x = 52,467.89 × 22,710.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,021.30x = 1,191,568,343.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,568,343.09/38,021.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,339.50

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