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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,106.20, 52,588.46 and 22,998.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,106.20, 52,588.46 and 22,998.62 is: 31,739.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,106.20 : 52,588.46 = 22,998.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,106.20/52,588.46 = 22,998.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,106.20x = 52,588.46 × 22,998.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,106.20x = 1,209,462,007.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,462,007.93/38,106.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,739.24

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