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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,217.60, 57,326.40 and 22,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,217.60, 57,326.40 and 22,627.20 is: 33,940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,217.60 : 57,326.40 = 22,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,217.60/57,326.40 = 22,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,217.60x = 57,326.40 × 22,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,217.60x = 1,297,135,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,135,918.08/38,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,940.80

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