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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,970.86, 58,306.70 and 22,338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,970.86, 58,306.70 and 22,338.86 is: 33,422.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,970.86 : 58,306.70 = 22,338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,970.86/58,306.70 = 22,338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,970.86x = 58,306.70 × 22,338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,970.86x = 1,302,504,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,504,972.68/38,970.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,422.54

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