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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,101.08, 52,581.38 and 22,993.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,101.08, 52,581.38 and 22,993.50 is: 31,732.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,101.08 : 52,581.38 = 22,993.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,101.08/52,581.38 = 22,993.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,101.08x = 52,581.38 × 22,993.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,101.08x = 1,209,029,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,029,961.03/38,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,732.17

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