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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,022.81, 52,473.20 and 21,255.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,022.81, 52,473.20 and 21,255.81 is: 29,333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,022.81 : 52,473.20 = 21,255.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,022.81/52,473.20 = 21,255.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,022.81x = 52,473.20 × 21,255.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,022.81x = 1,115,360,263.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,360,263.01/38,022.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,333.98

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