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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,872.95, 58,367.74 and 22,251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,872.95, 58,367.74 and 22,251.75 is: 33,411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,872.95 : 58,367.74 = 22,251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,872.95/58,367.74 = 22,251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,872.95x = 58,367.74 × 22,251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,872.95x = 1,298,784,358.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,784,358.55/38,872.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,411.01

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