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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,705.54, 57,964.79 and 22,014.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,705.54, 57,964.79 and 22,014.97 is: 32,969.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,705.54 : 57,964.79 = 22,014.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,705.54/57,964.79 = 22,014.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,705.54x = 57,964.79 × 22,014.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,705.54x = 1,276,093,023.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,093,023.03/38,705.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,969.26

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