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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,955.06, 58,432.68 and 22,303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,955.06, 58,432.68 and 22,303.62 is: 33,455.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,955.06 : 58,432.68 = 22,303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,955.06/58,432.68 = 22,303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,955.06x = 58,432.68 × 22,303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,955.06x = 1,303,260,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,260,290.30/38,955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,455.48

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