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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,055.15, 52,537.22 and 22,951.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,055.15, 52,537.22 and 22,951.62 is: 31,685.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,055.15 : 52,537.22 = 22,951.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,055.15/52,537.22 = 22,951.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,055.15x = 52,537.22 × 22,951.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,055.15x = 1,205,814,280.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,814,280.61/38,055.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,685.97

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