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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,466.93, 57,588.68 and 22,407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,466.93, 57,588.68 and 22,407.50 is: 33,546.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,466.93 : 57,588.68 = 22,407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,466.93/57,588.68 = 22,407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,466.93x = 57,588.68 × 22,407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,466.93x = 1,290,417,947.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,417,947.12/38,466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,546.16

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