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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,924.59, 58,381.30 and 22,230.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,924.59, 58,381.30 and 22,230.49 is: 33,342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,924.59 : 58,381.30 = 22,230.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,924.59/58,381.30 = 22,230.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,924.59x = 58,381.30 × 22,230.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,924.59x = 1,297,844,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,844,905.84/38,924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,342.55

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