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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,230.92, 57,354.36 and 19,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,230.92, 57,354.36 and 19,266.22 is: 28,903.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,230.92 : 57,354.36 = 19,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,230.92/57,354.36 = 19,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,230.92x = 57,354.36 × 19,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,230.92x = 1,105,001,621.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,001,621.39/38,230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,903.35

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