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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,184.20, 57,281.50 and 22,181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,184.20, 57,281.50 and 22,181.25 is: 33,274.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,184.20 : 57,281.50 = 22,181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,184.20/57,281.50 = 22,181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,184.20x = 57,281.50 × 22,181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,184.20x = 1,270,575,327.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,575,327.33/38,184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,274.90

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