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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,630.68, 57,872.46 and 22,002.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,630.68, 57,872.46 and 22,002.19 is: 32,961.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,630.68 : 57,872.46 = 22,002.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,630.68/57,872.46 = 22,002.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,630.68x = 57,872.46 × 22,002.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,630.68x = 1,273,320,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,320,860.69/38,630.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,961.39

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