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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,832.45, 58,307.01 and 22,211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,832.45, 58,307.01 and 22,211.25 is: 33,350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,832.45 : 58,307.01 = 22,211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,832.45/58,307.01 = 22,211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,832.45x = 58,307.01 × 22,211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,832.45x = 1,295,071,575.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,071,575.86/38,832.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,350.24

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