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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,997.24, 58,505.63 and 22,376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,997.24, 58,505.63 and 22,376.04 is: 33,569.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,997.24 : 58,505.63 = 22,376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,997.24/58,505.63 = 22,376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,997.24x = 58,505.63 × 22,376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,997.24x = 1,309,124,205.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,124,205.23/38,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,569.66

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