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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,808.48, 58,157.10 and 22,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,808.48, 58,157.10 and 22,134 is: 33,169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,808.48 : 58,157.10 = 22,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,808.48/58,157.10 = 22,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,808.48x = 58,157.10 × 22,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,808.48x = 1,287,249,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,249,251.40/38,808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,169.28

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