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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,050.07, 52,497.20 and 22,947.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,050.07, 52,497.20 and 22,947.35 is: 31,660.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,050.07 : 52,497.20 = 22,947.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,050.07/52,497.20 = 22,947.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,050.07x = 52,497.20 × 22,947.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,050.07x = 1,204,671,507.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,671,507.68/38,050.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,660.17

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