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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,206.62, 57,291.30 and 22,416.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,206.62, 57,291.30 and 22,416.75 is: 33,614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,206.62 : 57,291.30 = 22,416.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,206.62/57,291.30 = 22,416.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,206.62x = 57,291.30 × 22,416.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,206.62x = 1,284,284,749.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,284,749.28/38,206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,614.19

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