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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,021.81, 52,468.58 and 22,710.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,021.81, 52,468.58 and 22,710.93 is: 31,340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,021.81 : 52,468.58 = 22,710.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,021.81/52,468.58 = 22,710.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,021.81x = 52,468.58 × 22,710.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,021.81x = 1,191,610,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,610,134.02/38,021.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,340.18

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