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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,106.34, 52,588.64 and 22,998.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,106.34, 52,588.64 and 22,998.76 is: 31,739.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,106.34 : 52,588.64 = 22,998.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,106.34/52,588.64 = 22,998.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,106.34x = 52,588.64 × 22,998.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,106.34x = 1,209,473,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,473,510.09/38,106.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,739.43

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