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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.09, 57,220.92 and 22,368.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.09, 57,220.92 and 22,368.89 is: 33,542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.09 : 57,220.92 = 22,368.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.09/57,220.92 = 22,368.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.09x = 57,220.92 × 22,368.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.09x = 1,279,968,179.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,968,179.07/38,160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,542.06

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