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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,100.87, 52,585.22 and 22,995.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,100.87, 52,585.22 and 22,995.69 is: 31,737.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,100.87 : 52,585.22 = 22,995.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,100.87/52,585.22 = 22,995.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,100.87x = 52,585.22 × 22,995.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,100.87x = 1,209,233,475.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,233,475.19/38,100.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,737.69

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