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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,973.11, 58,310.08 and 22,341.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,973.11, 58,310.08 and 22,341.11 is: 33,425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,973.11 : 58,310.08 = 22,341.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,973.11/58,310.08 = 22,341.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,973.11x = 58,310.08 × 22,341.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,973.11x = 1,302,711,563.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,711,563.99/38,973.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,425.91

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