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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.81, 52,509.63 and 22,131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.81, 52,509.63 and 22,131.16 is: 30,533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.81 : 52,509.63 = 22,131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.81/52,509.63 = 22,131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.81x = 52,509.63 × 22,131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.81x = 1,162,099,023.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,099,023.07/38,059.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,533.50

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