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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,050.16, 52,501 and 22,126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,050.16, 52,501 and 22,126.48 is: 30,529.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,050.16 : 52,501 = 22,126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,050.16/52,501 = 22,126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,050.16x = 52,501 × 22,126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,050.16x = 1,161,662,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,662,326.48/38,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,529.76

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