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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,938.44, 58,407.66 and 22,286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,938.44, 58,407.66 and 22,286.88 is: 33,430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,938.44 : 58,407.66 = 22,286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,938.44/58,407.66 = 22,286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,938.44x = 58,407.66 × 22,286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,938.44x = 1,301,724,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,724,509.50/38,938.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,430.32

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