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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,971.52, 58,403.46 and 22,296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,971.52, 58,403.46 and 22,296.38 is: 33,413.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,971.52 : 58,403.46 = 22,296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,971.52/58,403.46 = 22,296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,971.52x = 58,403.46 × 22,296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,971.52x = 1,302,185,737.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,185,737.47/38,971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,413.78

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