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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,094.60, 52,575.24 and 22,995.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,094.60, 52,575.24 and 22,995.90 is: 31,737.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,094.60 : 52,575.24 = 22,995.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,094.60/52,575.24 = 22,995.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,094.60x = 52,575.24 × 22,995.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,094.60x = 1,209,014,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,014,961.52/38,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,737.17

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