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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,049.64, 52,476.28 and 22,938.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,049.64, 52,476.28 and 22,938.99 is: 31,636.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,049.64 : 52,476.28 = 22,938.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,049.64/52,476.28 = 22,938.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,049.64x = 52,476.28 × 22,938.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,049.64x = 1,203,752,862.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,752,862.16/38,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,636.38

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