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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,022.39, 52,470.87 and 22,915.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,022.39, 52,470.87 and 22,915.26 is: 31,623.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,022.39 : 52,470.87 = 22,915.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,022.39/52,470.87 = 22,915.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,022.39x = 52,470.87 × 22,915.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,022.39x = 1,202,383,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,383,628.48/38,022.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,623.04

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