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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,311.65, 57,467.21 and 22,681.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,311.65, 57,467.21 and 22,681.89 is: 34,022.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,311.65 : 57,467.21 = 22,681.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,311.65/57,467.21 = 22,681.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,311.65x = 57,467.21 × 22,681.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,311.65x = 1,303,464,822.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,464,822.42/38,311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,022.68

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