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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,103.34, 52,584.50 and 22,995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,103.34, 52,584.50 and 22,995.76 is: 31,735.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,103.34 : 52,584.50 = 22,995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,103.34/52,584.50 = 22,995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,103.34x = 52,584.50 × 22,995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,103.34x = 1,209,220,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,220,541.72/38,103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,735.29

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