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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,341.62, 58,942.46 and 22,667.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,341.62, 58,942.46 and 22,667.21 is: 33,960.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,341.62 : 58,942.46 = 22,667.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,341.62/58,942.46 = 22,667.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,341.62x = 58,942.46 × 22,667.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,341.62x = 1,336,061,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,061,118.74/39,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,960.50

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