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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,052.81, 52,523.44 and 22,140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,052.81, 52,523.44 and 22,140.34 is: 30,559.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,052.81 : 52,523.44 = 22,140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,052.81/52,523.44 = 22,140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,052.81x = 52,523.44 × 22,140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,052.81x = 1,162,886,632.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,886,632.91/38,052.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,559.81

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