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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,305.22, 57,580.83 and 35,565.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,305.22, 57,580.83 and 35,565.98 is: 53,463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,305.22 : 57,580.83 = 35,565.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,305.22/57,580.83 = 35,565.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,305.22x = 57,580.83 × 35,565.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,305.22x = 2,047,918,360.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,918,360.26/38,305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,463.17

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