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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,635.76, 58,005.48 and 22,869.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,635.76, 58,005.48 and 22,869.92 is: 34,335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,635.76 : 58,005.48 = 22,869.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,635.76/58,005.48 = 22,869.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,635.76x = 58,005.48 × 22,869.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,635.76x = 1,326,580,687.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,580,687.16/38,635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,335.57

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