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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,660.90, 57,989.40 and 22,659.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,660.90, 57,989.40 and 22,659.34 is: 33,987.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,660.90 : 57,989.40 = 22,659.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,660.90/57,989.40 = 22,659.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,660.90x = 57,989.40 × 22,659.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,660.90x = 1,314,001,531.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,001,531.00/38,660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,987.87

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