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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,640.80, 57,969.60 and 22,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,640.80, 57,969.60 and 22,008.80 is: 33,017.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,640.80 : 57,969.60 = 22,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,640.80/57,969.60 = 22,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,640.80x = 57,969.60 × 22,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,640.80x = 1,275,841,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,841,332.48/38,640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,017.98

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