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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,097.76, 52,566.42 and 22,992.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,097.76, 52,566.42 and 22,992.88 is: 31,725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,097.76 : 52,566.42 = 22,992.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,097.76/52,566.42 = 22,992.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,097.76x = 52,566.42 × 22,992.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,097.76x = 1,208,653,387.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,653,387.09/38,097.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,725.05

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