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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,302.59, 52,835.99 and 22,985.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,302.59, 52,835.99 and 22,985.18 is: 31,706.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,302.59 : 52,835.99 = 22,985.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,302.59/52,835.99 = 22,985.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,302.59x = 52,835.99 × 22,985.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,302.59x = 1,214,444,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,444,533.91/38,302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,706.59

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