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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,101.12, 52,585.57 and 22,995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,101.12, 52,585.57 and 22,995.94 is: 31,738.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,101.12 : 52,585.57 = 22,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,101.12/52,585.57 = 22,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,101.12x = 52,585.57 × 22,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,101.12x = 1,209,254,612.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,254,612.59/38,101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,738.03

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