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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,101.43, 52,580.72 and 22,803.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,101.43, 52,580.72 and 22,803.73 is: 31,469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,101.43 : 52,580.72 = 22,803.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,101.43/52,580.72 = 22,803.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,101.43x = 52,580.72 × 22,803.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,101.43x = 1,199,036,542.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,036,542.09/38,101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,469.59

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