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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,105.59, 52,587.60 and 22,998.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,105.59, 52,587.60 and 22,998.01 is: 31,738.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,105.59 : 52,587.60 = 22,998.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,105.59/52,587.60 = 22,998.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,105.59x = 52,587.60 × 22,998.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,105.59x = 1,209,410,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,410,150.68/38,105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,738.39

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