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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,747.82, 58,180.05 and 22,126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,747.82, 58,180.05 and 22,126.62 is: 33,223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,747.82 : 58,180.05 = 22,126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,747.82/58,180.05 = 22,126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,747.82x = 58,180.05 × 22,126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,747.82x = 1,287,327,857.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,327,857.93/38,747.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,223.23

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