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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,112.08, 52,577.91 and 22,996.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,112.08, 52,577.91 and 22,996.31 is: 31,724.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,112.08 : 52,577.91 = 22,996.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,112.08/52,577.91 = 22,996.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,112.08x = 52,577.91 × 22,996.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,112.08x = 1,209,097,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,097,654.62/38,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,724.79

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