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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,159.84, 57,220.55 and 22,368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,159.84, 57,220.55 and 22,368.64 is: 33,541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,159.84 : 57,220.55 = 22,368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,159.84/57,220.55 = 22,368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,159.84x = 57,220.55 × 22,368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,159.84x = 1,279,945,684.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,945,684.58/38,159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,541.69

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