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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,024.84, 52,478.69 and 22,925.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,024.84, 52,478.69 and 22,925.23 is: 31,639.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,024.84 : 52,478.69 = 22,925.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,024.84/52,478.69 = 22,925.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,024.84x = 52,478.69 × 22,925.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,024.84x = 1,203,085,792.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,085,792.53/38,024.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,639.47

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