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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,046.89, 57,080.06 and 22,265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,046.89, 57,080.06 and 22,265.21 is: 33,403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,046.89 : 57,080.06 = 22,265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,046.89/57,080.06 = 22,265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,046.89x = 57,080.06 × 22,265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,046.89x = 1,270,899,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,899,209.48/38,046.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,403.50

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