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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,054.59, 52,536.44 and 22,951.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,054.59, 52,536.44 and 22,951.06 is: 31,685.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,054.59 : 52,536.44 = 22,951.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,054.59/52,536.44 = 22,951.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,054.59x = 52,536.44 × 22,951.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,054.59x = 1,205,766,912.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,766,912.66/38,054.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,685.19

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