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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,724.48, 57,993.15 and 22,033.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,724.48, 57,993.15 and 22,033.95 is: 32,997.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,724.48 : 57,993.15 = 22,033.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,724.48/57,993.15 = 22,033.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,724.48x = 57,993.15 × 22,033.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,724.48x = 1,277,817,877.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,817,877.48/38,724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,997.68

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