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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,054.99, 52,529.81 and 22,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,054.99, 52,529.81 and 22,948.28 is: 31,677.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,054.99 : 52,529.81 = 22,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,054.99/52,529.81 = 22,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,054.99x = 52,529.81 × 22,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,054.99x = 1,205,468,410.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,468,410.84/38,054.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,677.02

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