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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,713.12, 58,020.69 and 22,082.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,713.12, 58,020.69 and 22,082.51 is: 33,095.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,713.12 : 58,020.69 = 22,082.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,713.12/58,020.69 = 22,082.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,713.12x = 58,020.69 × 22,082.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,713.12x = 1,281,242,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,242,244.41/38,713.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,095.81

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