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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,346.39, 52,917.50 and 22,215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,346.39, 52,917.50 and 22,215.89 is: 30,657.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,346.39 : 52,917.50 = 22,215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,346.39/52,917.50 = 22,215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,346.39x = 52,917.50 × 22,215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,346.39x = 1,175,608,983.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,608,983.41/38,346.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,657.62

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