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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,057.88, 52,537.50 and 22,136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,057.88, 52,537.50 and 22,136.52 is: 30,558.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,057.88 : 52,537.50 = 22,136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,057.88/52,537.50 = 22,136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,057.88x = 52,537.50 × 22,136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,057.88x = 1,162,997,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,997,419.50/38,057.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,558.65

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