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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,061.04, 52,511.40 and 22,132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,061.04, 52,511.40 and 22,132.38 is: 30,535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,061.04 : 52,511.40 = 22,132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,061.04/52,511.40 = 22,132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,061.04x = 52,511.40 × 22,132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,061.04x = 1,162,202,259.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,202,259.13/38,061.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,535.22

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