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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,145.60, 57,269.70 and 22,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,145.60, 57,269.70 and 22,366.80 is: 33,580.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,145.60 : 57,269.70 = 22,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,145.60/57,269.70 = 22,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,145.60x = 57,269.70 × 22,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,145.60x = 1,280,939,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,939,925.96/38,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,580.28

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