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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,870.82, 58,364.55 and 22,249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,870.82, 58,364.55 and 22,249.62 is: 33,407.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,870.82 : 58,364.55 = 22,249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,870.82/58,364.55 = 22,249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,870.82x = 58,364.55 × 22,249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,870.82x = 1,298,589,058.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,589,058.97/38,870.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,407.81

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