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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,023.66, 52,471.74 and 22,113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,023.66, 52,471.74 and 22,113.64 is: 30,516.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,023.66 : 52,471.74 = 22,113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,023.66/52,471.74 = 22,113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,023.66x = 52,471.74 × 22,113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,023.66x = 1,160,341,168.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,341,168.53/38,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,516.29

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