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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.60, 52,521.96 and 22,153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.60, 52,521.96 and 22,153.36 is: 30,571.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.60 : 52,521.96 = 22,153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.60/52,521.96 = 22,153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.60x = 52,521.96 × 22,153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.60x = 1,163,537,887.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,537,887.79/38,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,571.47

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