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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,910.25, 58,271.85 and 22,219.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,910.25, 58,271.85 and 22,219.75 is: 33,276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,910.25 : 58,271.85 = 22,219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,910.25/58,271.85 = 22,219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,910.25x = 58,271.85 × 22,219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,910.25x = 1,294,785,939.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,785,939.04/38,910.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,276.22

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