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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,887, 58,275.82 and 22,222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,887, 58,275.82 and 22,222.06 is: 33,301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,887 : 58,275.82 = 22,222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,887/58,275.82 = 22,222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,887x = 58,275.82 × 22,222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,887x = 1,295,008,768.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,008,768.59/38,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,301.84

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