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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,049.84, 52,499.88 and 22,938.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,049.84, 52,499.88 and 22,938.48 is: 31,649.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,049.84 : 52,499.88 = 22,938.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,049.84/52,499.88 = 22,938.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,049.84x = 52,499.88 × 22,938.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,049.84x = 1,204,267,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,267,447.38/38,049.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,649.74

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