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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,746.94, 58,064.96 and 22,072.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,746.94, 58,064.96 and 22,072.53 is: 33,077.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,746.94 : 58,064.96 = 22,072.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,746.94/58,064.96 = 22,072.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,746.94x = 58,064.96 × 22,072.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,746.94x = 1,281,640,461.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,640,461.19/38,746.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,077.21

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