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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,069.31, 52,541.69 and 22,964.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,069.31, 52,541.69 and 22,964.14 is: 31,694.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,069.31 : 52,541.69 = 22,964.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,069.31/52,541.69 = 22,964.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,069.31x = 52,541.69 × 22,964.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,069.31x = 1,206,574,821.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,574,821.72/38,069.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,694.16

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