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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,104.20, 52,585.70 and 22,996.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,104.20, 52,585.70 and 22,996.62 is: 31,736.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,104.20 : 52,585.70 = 22,996.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,104.20/52,585.70 = 22,996.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,104.20x = 52,585.70 × 22,996.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,104.20x = 1,209,293,360.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,293,360.33/38,104.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,736.48

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