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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,908.99, 58,269.94 and 22,218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,908.99, 58,269.94 and 22,218.44 is: 33,274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,908.99 : 58,269.94 = 22,218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,908.99/58,269.94 = 22,218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,908.99x = 58,269.94 × 22,218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,908.99x = 1,294,666,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,666,818.80/38,908.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,274.24

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