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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,104.51, 52,586.08 and 22,996.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,104.51, 52,586.08 and 22,996.90 is: 31,736.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,104.51 : 52,586.08 = 22,996.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,104.51/52,586.08 = 22,996.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,104.51x = 52,586.08 × 22,996.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,104.51x = 1,209,316,560.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,316,560.22/38,104.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,736.84

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