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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,044.27, 52,509.90 and 22,131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,044.27, 52,509.90 and 22,131.15 is: 30,546.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,044.27 : 52,509.90 = 22,131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,044.27/52,509.90 = 22,131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,044.27x = 52,509.90 × 22,131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,044.27x = 1,162,104,473.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,104,473.39/38,044.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,546.11

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