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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,035.94, 52,490.97 and 22,125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,035.94, 52,490.97 and 22,125.51 is: 30,534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,035.94 : 52,490.97 = 22,125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,035.94/52,490.97 = 22,125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,035.94x = 52,490.97 × 22,125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,035.94x = 1,161,389,481.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,389,481.64/38,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,534.01

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