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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,738.18, 44,609.98 and 21,225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,738.18, 44,609.98 and 21,225.26 is: 31,839.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,738.18 : 44,609.98 = 21,225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,738.18/44,609.98 = 21,225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,738.18x = 44,609.98 × 21,225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,738.18x = 946,858,424.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,858,424.09/29,738.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,839.82

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