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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,936.94, 58,405.42 and 22,285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,936.94, 58,405.42 and 22,285.36 is: 33,428.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,936.94 : 58,405.42 = 22,285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,936.94/58,405.42 = 22,285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,936.94x = 58,405.42 × 22,285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,936.94x = 1,301,585,810.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,585,810.65/38,936.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,428.05

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