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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,033.24, 52,479.51 and 22,118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,033.24, 52,479.51 and 22,118.36 is: 30,519.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,033.24 : 52,479.51 = 22,118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,033.24/52,479.51 = 22,118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,033.24x = 52,479.51 × 22,118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,033.24x = 1,160,760,694.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,760,694.80/38,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,519.64

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