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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,035.80, 52,486.74 and 22,119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,035.80, 52,486.74 and 22,119.12 is: 30,522.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,035.80 : 52,486.74 = 22,119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,035.80/52,486.74 = 22,119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,035.80x = 52,486.74 × 22,119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,035.80x = 1,160,960,500.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,960,500.47/38,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,522.84

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