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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,056.28, 52,495.98 and 22,138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,056.28, 52,495.98 and 22,138.88 is: 30,539.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,056.28 : 52,495.98 = 22,138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,056.28/52,495.98 = 22,138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,056.28x = 52,495.98 × 22,138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,056.28x = 1,162,202,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,202,201.70/38,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,539.04

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