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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,105.34, 52,587.26 and 22,997.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,105.34, 52,587.26 and 22,997.76 is: 31,738.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,105.34 : 52,587.26 = 22,997.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,105.34/52,587.26 = 22,997.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,105.34x = 52,587.26 × 22,997.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,105.34x = 1,209,389,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,389,184.54/38,105.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,738.05

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