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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,682.26, 57,983.68 and 22,006.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,682.26, 57,983.68 and 22,006.79 is: 32,987.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,682.26 : 57,983.68 = 22,006.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,682.26/57,983.68 = 22,006.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,682.26x = 57,983.68 × 22,006.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,682.26x = 1,276,034,669.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,034,669.19/38,682.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,987.59

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