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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,683.26, 57,985.18 and 22,007.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,683.26, 57,985.18 and 22,007.79 is: 32,989.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,683.26 : 57,985.18 = 22,007.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,683.26/57,985.18 = 22,007.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,683.26x = 57,985.18 × 22,007.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,683.26x = 1,276,125,664.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,125,664.55/38,683.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,989.09

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