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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,462.72, 57,582.34 and 22,403.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,462.72, 57,582.34 and 22,403.29 is: 33,539.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,462.72 : 57,582.34 = 22,403.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,462.72/57,582.34 = 22,403.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,462.72x = 57,582.34 × 22,403.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,462.72x = 1,290,033,661.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,033,661.93/38,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,539.85

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