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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,027.89, 52,457.42 and 22,110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,027.89, 52,457.42 and 22,110.58 is: 30,500.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,027.89 : 52,457.42 = 22,110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,027.89/52,457.42 = 22,110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,027.89x = 52,457.42 × 22,110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,027.89x = 1,159,863,608.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,863,608.66/38,027.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,500.34

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