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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,747.28, 58,065.42 and 22,072.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,747.28, 58,065.42 and 22,072.89 is: 33,077.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,747.28 : 58,065.42 = 22,072.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,747.28/58,065.42 = 22,072.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,747.28x = 58,065.42 × 22,072.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,747.28x = 1,281,671,928.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,671,928.98/38,747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,077.72

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