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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,257.56, 57,386.10 and 22,664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,257.56, 57,386.10 and 22,664.04 is: 33,995.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,257.56 : 57,386.10 = 22,664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,257.56/57,386.10 = 22,664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,257.56x = 57,386.10 × 22,664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,257.56x = 1,300,600,865.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,600,865.84/38,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,995.92

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