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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,103.22, 52,588.43 and 22,998.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,103.22, 52,588.43 and 22,998.03 is: 31,740.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,103.22 : 52,588.43 = 22,998.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,103.22/52,588.43 = 22,998.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,103.22x = 52,588.43 × 22,998.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,103.22x = 1,209,430,290.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,430,290.79/38,103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,740.89

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