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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,902.32, 58,347.96 and 22,208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,902.32, 58,347.96 and 22,208.22 is: 33,309.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,902.32 : 58,347.96 = 22,208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,902.32/58,347.96 = 22,208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,902.32x = 58,347.96 × 22,208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,902.32x = 1,295,804,332.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,804,332.23/38,902.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,309.18

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