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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,906.05, 58,265.52 and 22,215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,906.05, 58,265.52 and 22,215.49 is: 33,269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,906.05 : 58,265.52 = 22,215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,906.05/58,265.52 = 22,215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,906.05x = 58,265.52 × 22,215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,906.05x = 1,294,397,076.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,397,076.90/38,906.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,269.81

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