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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,058.55, 52,507.99 and 22,129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,058.55, 52,507.99 and 22,129.90 is: 30,531.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,058.55 : 52,507.99 = 22,129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,058.55/52,507.99 = 22,129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,058.55x = 52,507.99 × 22,129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,058.55x = 1,161,996,567.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,996,567.90/38,058.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,531.81

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