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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,101.21, 52,581.56 and 22,993.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,101.21, 52,581.56 and 22,993.63 is: 31,732.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,101.21 : 52,581.56 = 22,993.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,101.21/52,581.56 = 22,993.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,101.21x = 52,581.56 × 22,993.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,101.21x = 1,209,040,689.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,040,689.04/38,101.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,732.35

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