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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,347.39, 52,918.87 and 22,216.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,347.39, 52,918.87 and 22,216.89 is: 30,659.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,347.39 : 52,918.87 = 22,216.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,347.39/52,918.87 = 22,216.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,347.39x = 52,918.87 × 22,216.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,347.39x = 1,175,692,713.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,692,713.71/38,347.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,659.00

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