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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,805.48, 58,152.60 and 22,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,805.48, 58,152.60 and 22,131 is: 33,164.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,805.48 : 58,152.60 = 22,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,805.48/58,152.60 = 22,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,805.48x = 58,152.60 × 22,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,805.48x = 1,286,975,190.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,975,190.60/38,805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,164.78

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