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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,223.17, 57,323.07 and 18,222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,223.17, 57,323.07 and 18,222.11 is: 27,327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,223.17 : 57,323.07 = 18,222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,223.17/57,323.07 = 18,222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,223.17x = 57,323.07 × 18,222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,223.17x = 1,044,547,486.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,547,486.62/38,223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,327.60

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