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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,658.06, 57,994.38 and 22,036.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,658.06, 57,994.38 and 22,036.86 is: 33,059.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,658.06 : 57,994.38 = 22,036.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,658.06/57,994.38 = 22,036.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,658.06x = 57,994.38 × 22,036.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,658.06x = 1,278,014,032.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,014,032.85/38,658.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,059.45

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