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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,915.91, 58,319.10 and 22,250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,915.91, 58,319.10 and 22,250.97 is: 33,345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,915.91 : 58,319.10 = 22,250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,915.91/58,319.10 = 22,250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,915.91x = 58,319.10 × 22,250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,915.91x = 1,297,656,544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,656,544.53/38,915.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,345.14

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