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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,807.89, 58,170.39 and 22,132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,807.89, 58,170.39 and 22,132.02 is: 33,174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,807.89 : 58,170.39 = 22,132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,807.89/58,170.39 = 22,132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,807.89x = 58,170.39 × 22,132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,807.89x = 1,287,428,144.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,428,144.79/38,807.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,174.39

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