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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,105.51, 52,587.46 and 22,997.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,105.51, 52,587.46 and 22,997.90 is: 31,738.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,105.51 : 52,587.46 = 22,997.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,105.51/52,587.46 = 22,997.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,105.51x = 52,587.46 × 22,997.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,105.51x = 1,209,401,146.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,401,146.33/38,105.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,738.22

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