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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,234.60, 57,351.90 and 22,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,234.60, 57,351.90 and 22,644.20 is: 33,966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,234.60 : 57,351.90 = 22,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,234.60/57,351.90 = 22,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,234.60x = 57,351.90 × 22,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,234.60x = 1,298,687,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,687,893.98/38,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,966.30

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