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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,101.71, 52,586.36 and 22,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,101.71, 52,586.36 and 22,996.52 is: 31,738.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,101.71 : 52,586.36 = 22,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,101.71/52,586.36 = 22,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,101.71x = 52,586.36 × 22,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,101.71x = 1,209,303,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,303,279.47/38,101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,738.82

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