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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,053.98, 52,528.42 and 22,947.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,053.98, 52,528.42 and 22,947.28 is: 31,675.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,053.98 : 52,528.42 = 22,947.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,053.98/52,528.42 = 22,947.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,053.98x = 52,528.42 × 22,947.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,053.98x = 1,205,384,361.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,384,361.70/38,053.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,675.65

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