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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,674.20, 57,968.10 and 22,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,674.20, 57,968.10 and 22,042.20 is: 33,038.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,674.20 : 57,968.10 = 22,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,674.20/57,968.10 = 22,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,674.20x = 57,968.10 × 22,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,674.20x = 1,277,744,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,744,453.82/38,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,038.68

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