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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,665.68, 58,009.45 and 22,884.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,665.68, 58,009.45 and 22,884.65 is: 34,333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,665.68 : 58,009.45 = 22,884.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,665.68/58,009.45 = 22,884.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,665.68x = 58,009.45 × 22,884.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,665.68x = 1,327,525,959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,525,959.94/38,665.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,333.44

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