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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,923.64, 58,291.83 and 22,233.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,923.64, 58,291.83 and 22,233.05 is: 33,296.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,923.64 : 58,291.83 = 22,233.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,923.64/58,291.83 = 22,233.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,923.64x = 58,291.83 × 22,233.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,923.64x = 1,296,005,170.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,005,170.98/38,923.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,296.09

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