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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,042.09, 52,495.78 and 22,939.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,042.09, 52,495.78 and 22,939.64 is: 31,655.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,042.09 : 52,495.78 = 22,939.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,042.09/52,495.78 = 22,939.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,042.09x = 52,495.78 × 22,939.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,042.09x = 1,204,233,917.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,233,917.54/38,042.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,655.31

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