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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,664.68, 58,007.95 and 22,883.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,664.68, 58,007.95 and 22,883.65 is: 34,331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,664.68 : 58,007.95 = 22,883.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,664.68/58,007.95 = 22,883.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,664.68x = 58,007.95 × 22,883.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,664.68x = 1,327,433,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,433,422.79/38,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,331.94

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