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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,332.64, 52,897.24 and 22,199.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,332.64, 52,897.24 and 22,199.16 is: 30,633.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,332.64 : 52,897.24 = 22,199.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,332.64/52,897.24 = 22,199.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,332.64x = 52,897.24 × 22,199.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,332.64x = 1,174,274,294.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,274,294.32/38,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,633.80

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