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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,786.64, 58,124.32 and 22,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,786.64, 58,124.32 and 22,112.24 is: 33,136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,786.64 : 58,124.32 = 22,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,786.64/58,124.32 = 22,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,786.64x = 58,124.32 × 22,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,786.64x = 1,285,258,913.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,258,913.68/38,786.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,136.64

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