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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,740.23, 58,095.99 and 22,948.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,740.23, 58,095.99 and 22,948.74 is: 34,414.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,740.23 : 58,095.99 = 22,948.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,740.23/58,095.99 = 22,948.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,740.23x = 58,095.99 × 22,948.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,740.23x = 1,333,229,769.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,229,769.55/38,740.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,414.61

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