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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,022.39, 52,469.28 and 22,105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,022.39, 52,469.28 and 22,105.62 is: 30,504.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,022.39 : 52,469.28 = 22,105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,022.39/52,469.28 = 22,105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,022.39x = 52,469.28 × 22,105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,022.39x = 1,159,865,965.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,865,965.35/38,022.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,504.81

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