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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,897.56, 58,252.78 and 22,206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,897.56, 58,252.78 and 22,206.98 is: 33,257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,897.56 : 58,252.78 = 22,206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,897.56/58,252.78 = 22,206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,897.56x = 58,252.78 × 22,206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,897.56x = 1,293,618,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,618,493.80/38,897.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,257.06

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