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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,026.85, 52,468.85 and 22,103.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,026.85, 52,468.85 and 22,103.15 is: 30,497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,026.85 : 52,468.85 = 22,103.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,026.85/52,468.85 = 22,103.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,026.85x = 52,468.85 × 22,103.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,026.85x = 1,159,726,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,726,751.36/38,026.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,497.58

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