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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,030.39, 52,460.86 and 22,113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,030.39, 52,460.86 and 22,113.08 is: 30,503.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,030.39 : 52,460.86 = 22,113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,030.39/52,460.86 = 22,113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,030.39x = 52,460.86 × 22,113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,030.39x = 1,160,071,194.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,071,194.05/38,030.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,503.79

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