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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,832.68, 58,154.70 and 22,142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,832.68, 58,154.70 and 22,142.36 is: 33,159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,832.68 : 58,154.70 = 22,142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,832.68/58,154.70 = 22,142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,832.68x = 58,154.70 × 22,142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,832.68x = 1,287,682,303.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,682,303.09/38,832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,159.76

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