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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,101.47, 52,581.90 and 22,993.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,101.47, 52,581.90 and 22,993.89 is: 31,732.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,101.47 : 52,581.90 = 22,993.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,101.47/52,581.90 = 22,993.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,101.47x = 52,581.90 × 22,993.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,101.47x = 1,209,062,424.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,062,424.59/38,101.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,732.70

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