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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,032.48, 52,486.68 and 22,118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,032.48, 52,486.68 and 22,118.68 is: 30,524.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,032.48 : 52,486.68 = 22,118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,032.48/52,486.68 = 22,118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,032.48x = 52,486.68 × 22,118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,032.48x = 1,160,936,079.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,936,079.18/38,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,524.86

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