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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,113.08, 52,579.29 and 22,997.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,113.08, 52,579.29 and 22,997.31 is: 31,726.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,113.08 : 52,579.29 = 22,997.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,113.08/52,579.29 = 22,997.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,113.08x = 52,579.29 × 22,997.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,113.08x = 1,209,182,231.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,182,231.71/38,113.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,726.17

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