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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,512.14, 57,777.69 and 22,730.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,512.14, 57,777.69 and 22,730.22 is: 34,100.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,512.14 : 57,777.69 = 22,730.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,512.14/57,777.69 = 22,730.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,512.14x = 57,777.69 × 22,730.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,512.14x = 1,313,299,604.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,299,604.79/38,512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,100.93

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