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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,103.43, 52,583.48 and 22,805.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,103.43, 52,583.48 and 22,805.73 is: 31,472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,103.43 : 52,583.48 = 22,805.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,103.43/52,583.48 = 22,805.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,103.43x = 52,583.48 × 22,805.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,103.43x = 1,199,204,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,204,647.34/38,103.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,472.35

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