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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,995.74, 58,503.38 and 22,374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,995.74, 58,503.38 and 22,374.54 is: 33,567.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,995.74 : 58,503.38 = 22,374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,995.74/58,503.38 = 22,374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,995.74x = 58,503.38 × 22,374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,995.74x = 1,308,986,104.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,986,104.07/38,995.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,567.41

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