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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,937.13, 58,405.69 and 22,285.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,937.13, 58,405.69 and 22,285.55 is: 33,428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,937.13 : 58,405.69 = 22,285.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,937.13/58,405.69 = 22,285.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,937.13x = 58,405.69 × 22,285.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,937.13x = 1,301,603,098.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,603,098.65/38,937.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,428.33

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