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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,063.31, 52,514.46 and 22,134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,063.31, 52,514.46 and 22,134.66 is: 30,538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,063.31 : 52,514.46 = 22,134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,063.31/52,514.46 = 22,134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,063.31x = 52,514.46 × 22,134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,063.31x = 1,162,389,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,389,717.18/38,063.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,538.32

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