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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,044.82, 57,076.97 and 22,263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,044.82, 57,076.97 and 22,263.14 is: 33,400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,044.82 : 57,076.97 = 22,263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,044.82/57,076.97 = 22,263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,044.82x = 57,076.97 × 22,263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,044.82x = 1,270,712,605.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,712,605.26/38,044.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,400.41

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