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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,048.20, 52,514.79 and 22,134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,048.20, 52,514.79 and 22,134.74 is: 30,550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,048.20 : 52,514.79 = 22,134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,048.20/52,514.79 = 22,134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,048.20x = 52,514.79 × 22,134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,048.20x = 1,162,401,240.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,401,240.17/38,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,550.75

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