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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,096.70, 52,575.35 and 22,989.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,096.70, 52,575.35 and 22,989.12 is: 31,726.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,096.70 : 52,575.35 = 22,989.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,096.70/52,575.35 = 22,989.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,096.70x = 52,575.35 × 22,989.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,096.70x = 1,208,660,912.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,660,912.06/38,096.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,726.13

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