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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,086.34, 52,526.51 and 22,975.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,086.34, 52,526.51 and 22,975.68 is: 31,686.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,086.34 : 52,526.51 = 22,975.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,086.34/52,526.51 = 22,975.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,086.34x = 52,526.51 × 22,975.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,086.34x = 1,206,832,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,832,453.53/38,086.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,686.76

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