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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,741.07, 58,108.73 and 22,048.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,741.07, 58,108.73 and 22,048.71 is: 33,071.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,741.07 : 58,108.73 = 22,048.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,741.07/58,108.73 = 22,048.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,741.07x = 58,108.73 × 22,048.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,741.07x = 1,281,222,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,222,425.99/38,741.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,071.43

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