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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,912.15, 58,313.48 and 22,247.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,912.15, 58,313.48 and 22,247.21 is: 33,339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,912.15 : 58,313.48 = 22,247.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,912.15/58,313.48 = 22,247.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,912.15x = 58,313.48 × 22,247.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,912.15x = 1,297,312,269.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,312,269.94/38,912.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,339.51

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