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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,107.34, 52,590.02 and 22,999.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,107.34, 52,590.02 and 22,999.76 is: 31,740.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,107.34 : 52,590.02 = 22,999.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,107.34/52,590.02 = 22,999.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,107.34x = 52,590.02 × 22,999.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,107.34x = 1,209,557,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,557,838.40/38,107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,740.81

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