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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,966.49, 58,459.50 and 22,345.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,966.49, 58,459.50 and 22,345.29 is: 33,523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,966.49 : 58,459.50 = 22,345.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,966.49/58,459.50 = 22,345.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,966.49x = 58,459.50 × 22,345.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,966.49x = 1,306,294,480.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,294,480.76/38,966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,523.53

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