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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,806.98, 58,154.85 and 22,132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,806.98, 58,154.85 and 22,132.50 is: 33,167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,806.98 : 58,154.85 = 22,132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,806.98/58,154.85 = 22,132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,806.98x = 58,154.85 × 22,132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,806.98x = 1,287,112,217.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,112,217.63/38,806.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,167.03

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