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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,047.41, 52,510.95 and 22,140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,047.41, 52,510.95 and 22,140.63 is: 30,557.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,047.41 : 52,510.95 = 22,140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,047.41/52,510.95 = 22,140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,047.41x = 52,510.95 × 22,140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,047.41x = 1,162,625,514.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,625,514.90/38,047.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,557.28

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