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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,107.09, 52,589.67 and 22,999.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,107.09, 52,589.67 and 22,999.51 is: 31,740.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,107.09 : 52,589.67 = 22,999.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,107.09/52,589.67 = 22,999.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,107.09x = 52,589.67 × 22,999.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,107.09x = 1,209,536,641.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,536,641.06/38,107.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,740.46

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