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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,049.58, 52,516.69 and 22,136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,049.58, 52,516.69 and 22,136.11 is: 30,552.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,049.58 : 52,516.69 = 22,136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,049.58/52,516.69 = 22,136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,049.58x = 52,516.69 × 22,136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,049.58x = 1,162,515,226.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,515,226.68/38,049.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,552.64

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