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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,053.81, 52,501.35 and 22,125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,053.81, 52,501.35 and 22,125.16 is: 30,525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,053.81 : 52,501.35 = 22,125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,053.81/52,501.35 = 22,125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,053.81x = 52,501.35 × 22,125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,053.81x = 1,161,600,768.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,600,768.97/38,053.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,525.22

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