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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,099.97, 52,581.15 and 22,185.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,099.97, 52,581.15 and 22,185.51 is: 30,617.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,099.97 : 52,581.15 = 22,185.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,099.97/52,581.15 = 22,185.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,099.97x = 52,581.15 × 22,185.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,099.97x = 1,166,539,629.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,539,629.14/38,099.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,617.86

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