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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,399.97, 52,991.73 and 22,481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,399.97, 52,991.73 and 22,481.22 is: 31,023.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,399.97 : 52,991.73 = 22,481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,399.97/52,991.73 = 22,481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,399.97x = 52,991.73 × 22,481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,399.97x = 1,191,318,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,318,740.31/38,399.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,023.95

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