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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,110.12, 52,574.72 and 22,997.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,110.12, 52,574.72 and 22,997.95 is: 31,726.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,110.12 : 52,574.72 = 22,997.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,110.12/52,574.72 = 22,997.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,110.12x = 52,574.72 × 22,997.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,110.12x = 1,209,110,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,110,535.40/38,110.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,726.76

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