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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.85, 52,533.83 and 22,151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.85, 52,533.83 and 22,151.37 is: 30,575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.85 : 52,533.83 = 22,151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.85/52,533.83 = 22,151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.85x = 52,533.83 × 22,151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.85x = 1,163,696,195.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,696,195.09/38,059.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,575.43

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