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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,049.09, 52,528.86 and 22,945.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,049.09, 52,528.86 and 22,945.58 is: 31,677.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,049.09 : 52,528.86 = 22,945.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,049.09/52,528.86 = 22,945.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,049.09x = 52,528.86 × 22,945.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,049.09x = 1,205,305,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,305,159.44/38,049.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,677.63

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