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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,095.60, 52,576.62 and 22,996.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,095.60, 52,576.62 and 22,996.90 is: 31,738.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,095.60 : 52,576.62 = 22,996.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,095.60/52,576.62 = 22,996.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,095.60x = 52,576.62 × 22,996.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,095.60x = 1,209,099,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,099,272.48/38,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,738.55

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