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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,348.67, 52,920.64 and 22,218.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,348.67, 52,920.64 and 22,218.17 is: 30,660.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,348.67 : 52,920.64 = 22,218.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,348.67/52,920.64 = 22,218.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,348.67x = 52,920.64 × 22,218.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,348.67x = 1,175,799,776.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,799,776.03/38,348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,660.77

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