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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,747.48, 58,065.71 and 22,073.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,747.48, 58,065.71 and 22,073.08 is: 33,078.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,747.48 : 58,065.71 = 22,073.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,747.48/58,065.71 = 22,073.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,747.48x = 58,065.71 × 22,073.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,747.48x = 1,281,688,806.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,688,806.56/38,747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,078.00

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