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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,835.46, 58,311.51 and 22,214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,835.46, 58,311.51 and 22,214.26 is: 33,354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,835.46 : 58,311.51 = 22,214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,835.46/58,311.51 = 22,214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,835.46x = 58,311.51 × 22,214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,835.46x = 1,295,347,044.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,347,044.13/38,835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,354.75

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