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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,711.79, 58,059.45 and 22,691.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,711.79, 58,059.45 and 22,691.75 is: 34,032.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,711.79 : 58,059.45 = 22,691.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,711.79/58,059.45 = 22,691.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,711.79x = 58,059.45 × 22,691.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,711.79x = 1,317,470,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,470,234.24/38,711.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,032.79

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