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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,908.81, 58,269.65 and 22,218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,908.81, 58,269.65 and 22,218.25 is: 33,273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,908.81 : 58,269.65 = 22,218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,908.81/58,269.65 = 22,218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,908.81x = 58,269.65 × 22,218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,908.81x = 1,294,649,503.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,649,503.60/38,908.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,273.95

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