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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,061.81, 52,512.39 and 22,133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,061.81, 52,512.39 and 22,133.16 is: 30,536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,061.81 : 52,512.39 = 22,133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,061.81/52,512.39 = 22,133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,061.81x = 52,512.39 × 22,133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,061.81x = 1,162,265,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,265,129.85/38,061.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,536.25

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