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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,109.20, 52,591.16 and 22,999.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,109.20, 52,591.16 and 22,999.04 is: 31,738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,109.20 : 52,591.16 = 22,999.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,109.20/52,591.16 = 22,999.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,109.20x = 52,591.16 × 22,999.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,109.20x = 1,209,546,192.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,546,192.49/38,109.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,738.96

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