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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,023.40, 52,485.36 and 22,112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,023.40, 52,485.36 and 22,112.84 is: 30,523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,023.40 : 52,485.36 = 22,112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,023.40/52,485.36 = 22,112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,023.40x = 52,485.36 × 22,112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,023.40x = 1,160,600,368.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,600,368.02/38,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,523.32

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