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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,901.30, 58,346.49 and 22,207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,901.30, 58,346.49 and 22,207.18 is: 33,307.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,901.30 : 58,346.49 = 22,207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,901.30/58,346.49 = 22,207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,901.30x = 58,346.49 × 22,207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,901.30x = 1,295,711,005.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,711,005.80/38,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,307.65

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