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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,028.89, 52,458.80 and 22,111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,028.89, 52,458.80 and 22,111.58 is: 30,501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,028.89 : 52,458.80 = 22,111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,028.89/52,458.80 = 22,111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,028.89x = 52,458.80 × 22,111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,028.89x = 1,159,946,580.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,946,580.05/38,028.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,501.72

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