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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,101.62, 52,586.26 and 22,996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,101.62, 52,586.26 and 22,996.44 is: 31,738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,101.62 : 52,586.26 = 22,996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,101.62/52,586.26 = 22,996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,101.62x = 52,586.26 × 22,996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,101.62x = 1,209,296,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,296,772.91/38,101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,738.72

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