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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,797.22, 58,154.40 and 22,121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,797.22, 58,154.40 and 22,121.34 is: 33,158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,797.22 : 58,154.40 = 22,121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,797.22/58,154.40 = 22,121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,797.22x = 58,154.40 × 22,121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,797.22x = 1,286,453,254.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,453,254.90/38,797.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,158.39

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