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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,032.84, 52,476.42 and 22,921.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,032.84, 52,476.42 and 22,921.48 is: 31,626.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,032.84 : 52,476.42 = 22,921.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,032.84/52,476.42 = 22,921.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,032.84x = 52,476.42 × 22,921.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,032.84x = 1,202,837,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,837,211.50/38,032.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,626.28

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