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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,807.48, 58,155.60 and 22,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,807.48, 58,155.60 and 22,133 is: 33,167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,807.48 : 58,155.60 = 22,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,807.48/58,155.60 = 22,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,807.48x = 58,155.60 × 22,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,807.48x = 1,287,157,894.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,157,894.80/38,807.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,167.78

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