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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,022.34, 57,033.60 and 22,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,022.34, 57,033.60 and 22,429 is: 33,643.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,022.34 : 57,033.60 = 22,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,022.34/57,033.60 = 22,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,022.34x = 57,033.60 × 22,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,022.34x = 1,279,206,614.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,206,614.40/38,022.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,643.55

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