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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,101.93, 52,581.41 and 22,804.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,101.93, 52,581.41 and 22,804.23 is: 31,470.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,101.93 : 52,581.41 = 22,804.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,101.93/52,581.41 = 22,804.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,101.93x = 52,581.41 × 22,804.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,101.93x = 1,199,078,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,078,567.36/38,101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,470.28

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