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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,189.72, 57,266.06 and 22,399.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,189.72, 57,266.06 and 22,399.91 is: 33,589.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,189.72 : 57,266.06 = 22,399.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,189.72/57,266.06 = 22,399.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,189.72x = 57,266.06 × 22,399.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,189.72x = 1,282,754,590.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,754,590.05/38,189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,589.00

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