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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,659.20, 57,996.80 and 22,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,659.20, 57,996.80 and 22,027.20 is: 33,045.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,659.20 : 57,996.80 = 22,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,659.20/57,996.80 = 22,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,659.20x = 57,996.80 × 22,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,659.20x = 1,277,507,112.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,507,112.96/38,659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,045.36

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