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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,055.81, 52,504.11 and 22,127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,055.81, 52,504.11 and 22,127.16 is: 30,527.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,055.81 : 52,504.11 = 22,127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,055.81/52,504.11 = 22,127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,055.81x = 52,504.11 × 22,127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,055.81x = 1,161,766,842.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,766,842.63/38,055.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,527.98

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