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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,905.61, 58,264.88 and 22,215.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,905.61, 58,264.88 and 22,215.07 is: 33,269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,905.61 : 58,264.88 = 22,215.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,905.61/58,264.88 = 22,215.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,905.61x = 58,264.88 × 22,215.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,905.61x = 1,294,358,131.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,358,131.00/38,905.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,269.19

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