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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,022.30, 52,465.11 and 22,911.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,022.30, 52,465.11 and 22,911.90 is: 31,615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,022.30 : 52,465.11 = 22,911.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,022.30/52,465.11 = 22,911.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,022.30x = 52,465.11 × 22,911.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,022.30x = 1,202,075,353.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,075,353.81/38,022.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,615.01

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