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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,104.59, 52,586.22 and 22,997.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,104.59, 52,586.22 and 22,997.01 is: 31,737.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,104.59 : 52,586.22 = 22,997.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,104.59/52,586.22 = 22,997.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,104.59x = 52,586.22 × 22,997.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,104.59x = 1,209,325,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,325,827.20/38,104.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,737.01

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