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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,913.89, 58,277.21 and 22,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,913.89, 58,277.21 and 22,223.30 is: 33,281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,913.89 : 58,277.21 = 22,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,913.89/58,277.21 = 22,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,913.89x = 58,277.21 × 22,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,913.89x = 1,295,111,518.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,111,518.49/38,913.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,281.48

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