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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,107.27, 52,589.91 and 22,999.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,107.27, 52,589.91 and 22,999.69 is: 31,740.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,107.27 : 52,589.91 = 22,999.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,107.27/52,589.91 = 22,999.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,107.27x = 52,589.91 × 22,999.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,107.27x = 1,209,551,627.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,551,627.13/38,107.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,740.71

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