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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,216.22, 57,262.45 and 23,380.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,216.22, 57,262.45 and 23,380.17 is: 35,032.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,216.22 : 57,262.45 = 23,380.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,216.22/57,262.45 = 23,380.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,216.22x = 57,262.45 × 23,380.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,216.22x = 1,338,805,815.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,805,815.62/38,216.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,032.40

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