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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,937.94, 58,406.92 and 22,286.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,937.94, 58,406.92 and 22,286.36 is: 33,429.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,937.94 : 58,406.92 = 22,286.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,937.94/58,406.92 = 22,286.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,937.94x = 58,406.92 × 22,286.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,937.94x = 1,301,677,645.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,677,645.61/38,937.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,429.55

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