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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,031.84, 52,475.04 and 22,920.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,031.84, 52,475.04 and 22,920.48 is: 31,624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,031.84 : 52,475.04 = 22,920.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,031.84/52,475.04 = 22,920.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,031.84x = 52,475.04 × 22,920.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,031.84x = 1,202,753,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,753,104.82/38,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,624.90

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