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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,725.98, 57,995.40 and 22,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,725.98, 57,995.40 and 22,035.44 is: 32,999.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,725.98 : 57,995.40 = 22,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,725.98/57,995.40 = 22,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,725.98x = 57,995.40 × 22,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,725.98x = 1,277,954,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,954,156.98/38,725.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,999.92

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