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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,631.68, 57,873.96 and 22,003.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,631.68, 57,873.96 and 22,003.19 is: 32,962.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,631.68 : 57,873.96 = 22,003.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,631.68/57,873.96 = 22,003.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,631.68x = 57,873.96 × 22,003.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,631.68x = 1,273,411,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,411,737.93/38,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,962.89

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