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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,642.80, 57,972.60 and 22,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,642.80, 57,972.60 and 22,010.80 is: 33,020.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,642.80 : 57,972.60 = 22,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,642.80/57,972.60 = 22,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,642.80x = 57,972.60 × 22,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,642.80x = 1,276,023,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,023,304.08/38,642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,020.98

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