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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,050.08, 52,505.52 and 22,134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,050.08, 52,505.52 and 22,134.24 is: 30,543.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,050.08 : 52,505.52 = 22,134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,050.08/52,505.52 = 22,134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,050.08x = 52,505.52 × 22,134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,050.08x = 1,162,169,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,169,781.00/38,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,543.16

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