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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,048.54, 52,503.45 and 22,132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,048.54, 52,503.45 and 22,132.76 is: 30,541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,048.54 : 52,503.45 = 22,132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,048.54/52,503.45 = 22,132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,048.54x = 52,503.45 × 22,132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,048.54x = 1,162,046,258.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,046,258.02/38,048.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,541.15

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