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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,022.12, 57,013.62 and 22,230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,022.12, 57,013.62 and 22,230.63 is: 33,334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,022.12 : 57,013.62 = 22,230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,022.12/57,013.62 = 22,230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,022.12x = 57,013.62 × 22,230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,022.12x = 1,267,448,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,448,691.18/38,022.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,334.51

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