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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,055.99, 52,531.19 and 22,949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,055.99, 52,531.19 and 22,949.28 is: 31,678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,055.99 : 52,531.19 = 22,949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,055.99/52,531.19 = 22,949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,055.99x = 52,531.19 × 22,949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,055.99x = 1,205,552,988.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,552,988.04/38,055.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,678.40

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