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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,655.36, 57,991.56 and 22,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,655.36, 57,991.56 and 22,023.24 is: 33,039.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,655.36 : 57,991.56 = 22,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,655.36/57,991.56 = 22,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,655.36x = 57,991.56 × 22,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,655.36x = 1,277,162,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,162,043.85/38,655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,039.71

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