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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,638.76, 58,009.98 and 22,872.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,638.76, 58,009.98 and 22,872.92 is: 34,340.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,638.76 : 58,009.98 = 22,872.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,638.76/58,009.98 = 22,872.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,638.76x = 58,009.98 × 22,872.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,638.76x = 1,326,857,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,857,631.74/38,638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,340.07

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