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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,039.33, 52,491.98 and 22,936.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,039.33, 52,491.98 and 22,936.88 is: 31,651.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,039.33 : 52,491.98 = 22,936.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,039.33/52,491.98 = 22,936.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,039.33x = 52,491.98 × 22,936.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,039.33x = 1,204,002,434.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,002,434.79/38,039.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,651.51

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