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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,888, 58,277.32 and 22,223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,888, 58,277.32 and 22,223.06 is: 33,303.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,888 : 58,277.32 = 22,223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,888/58,277.32 = 22,223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,888x = 58,277.32 × 22,223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,888x = 1,295,100,379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,100,379.00/38,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,303.34

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