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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,905.05, 58,264.02 and 22,214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,905.05, 58,264.02 and 22,214.49 is: 33,268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,905.05 : 58,264.02 = 22,214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,905.05/58,264.02 = 22,214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,905.05x = 58,264.02 × 22,214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,905.05x = 1,294,305,489.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,305,489.65/38,905.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,268.32

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