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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,109.88, 52,597.98 and 22,203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,109.88, 52,597.98 and 22,203.64 is: 30,644.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,109.88 : 52,597.98 = 22,203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,109.88/52,597.98 = 22,203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,109.88x = 52,597.98 × 22,203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,109.88x = 1,167,866,612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,866,612.65/38,109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,644.72

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