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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,666.20, 57,956.10 and 22,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,666.20, 57,956.10 and 22,034.20 is: 33,026.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,666.20 : 57,956.10 = 22,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,666.20/57,956.10 = 22,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,666.20x = 57,956.10 × 22,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,666.20x = 1,277,016,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,016,298.62/38,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,026.68

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