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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,346.67, 52,917.89 and 22,216.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,346.67, 52,917.89 and 22,216.17 is: 30,658.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,346.67 : 52,917.89 = 22,216.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,346.67/52,917.89 = 22,216.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,346.67x = 52,917.89 × 22,216.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,346.67x = 1,175,632,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,632,729.20/38,346.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,658.02

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