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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,020.62, 57,011.37 and 22,229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,020.62, 57,011.37 and 22,229.13 is: 33,332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,020.62 : 57,011.37 = 22,229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,020.62/57,011.37 = 22,229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,020.62x = 57,011.37 × 22,229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,020.62x = 1,267,313,155.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,313,155.21/38,020.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,332.26

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