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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,056.64, 52,497.05 and 22,139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,056.64, 52,497.05 and 22,139.33 is: 30,539.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,056.64 : 52,497.05 = 22,139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,056.64/52,497.05 = 22,139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,056.64x = 52,497.05 × 22,139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,056.64x = 1,162,249,140.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,249,140.79/38,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,539.99

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