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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,906.26, 58,265.87 and 22,215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,906.26, 58,265.87 and 22,215.74 is: 33,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,906.26 : 58,265.87 = 22,215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,906.26/58,265.87 = 22,215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,906.26x = 58,265.87 × 22,215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,906.26x = 1,294,419,016.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,419,016.39/38,906.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,270.20

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