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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,046.67, 52,472.19 and 22,936.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,046.67, 52,472.19 and 22,936.02 is: 31,632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,046.67 : 52,472.19 = 22,936.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,046.67/52,472.19 = 22,936.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,046.67x = 52,472.19 × 22,936.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,046.67x = 1,203,503,107.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,503,107.09/38,046.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,632.28

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