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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.60, 52,533.48 and 22,151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.60, 52,533.48 and 22,151.12 is: 30,575.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.60 : 52,533.48 = 22,151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.60/52,533.48 = 22,151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.60x = 52,533.48 × 22,151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.60x = 1,163,675,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,675,419.50/38,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,575.08

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