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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,114.08, 52,580.67 and 22,998.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,114.08, 52,580.67 and 22,998.31 is: 31,727.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,114.08 : 52,580.67 = 22,998.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,114.08/52,580.67 = 22,998.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,114.08x = 52,580.67 × 22,998.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,114.08x = 1,209,266,548.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,266,548.67/38,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,727.55

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