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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,106.27, 52,588.53 and 22,998.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,106.27, 52,588.53 and 22,998.69 is: 31,739.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,106.27 : 52,588.53 = 22,998.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,106.27/52,588.53 = 22,998.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,106.27x = 52,588.53 × 22,998.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,106.27x = 1,209,467,299.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,467,299.03/38,106.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,739.33

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