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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,036.40, 52,481.76 and 22,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,036.40, 52,481.76 and 22,122.24 is: 30,523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,036.40 : 52,481.76 = 22,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,036.40/52,481.76 = 22,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,036.40x = 52,481.76 × 22,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,036.40x = 1,161,014,090.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,014,090.34/38,036.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,523.76

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