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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,101.22, 52,581.58 and 22,993.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,101.22, 52,581.58 and 22,993.62 is: 31,732.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,101.22 : 52,581.58 = 22,993.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,101.22/52,581.58 = 22,993.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,101.22x = 52,581.58 × 22,993.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,101.22x = 1,209,040,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,040,614.85/38,101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,732.33

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