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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,034.24, 52,480.89 and 22,119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,034.24, 52,480.89 and 22,119.36 is: 30,521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,034.24 : 52,480.89 = 22,119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,034.24/52,480.89 = 22,119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,034.24x = 52,480.89 × 22,119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,034.24x = 1,160,843,699.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,843,699.03/38,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,521.02

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