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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,034.80, 52,485.36 and 22,118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,034.80, 52,485.36 and 22,118.12 is: 30,521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,034.80 : 52,485.36 = 22,118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,034.80/52,485.36 = 22,118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,034.80x = 52,485.36 × 22,118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,034.80x = 1,160,877,490.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,877,490.72/38,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,521.46

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