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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,347.67, 52,919.26 and 22,217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,347.67, 52,919.26 and 22,217.17 is: 30,659.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,347.67 : 52,919.26 = 22,217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,347.67/52,919.26 = 22,217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,347.67x = 52,919.26 × 22,217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,347.67x = 1,175,716,195.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,716,195.69/38,347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,659.39

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