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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,054.12, 52,510.56 and 22,141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,054.12, 52,510.56 and 22,141.76 is: 30,553.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,054.12 : 52,510.56 = 22,141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,054.12/52,510.56 = 22,141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,054.12x = 52,510.56 × 22,141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,054.12x = 1,162,676,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,676,216.99/38,054.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,553.23

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