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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,055.78, 52,538.08 and 22,952.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,055.78, 52,538.08 and 22,952.25 is: 31,686.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,055.78 : 52,538.08 = 22,952.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,055.78/52,538.08 = 22,952.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,055.78x = 52,538.08 × 22,952.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,055.78x = 1,205,866,941.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,866,941.37/38,055.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,686.83

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