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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,026.22, 52,478.15 and 21,895.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,026.22, 52,478.15 and 21,895.92 is: 30,217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,026.22 : 52,478.15 = 21,895.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,026.22/52,478.15 = 21,895.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,026.22x = 52,478.15 × 21,895.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,026.22x = 1,149,057,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,057,264.67/38,026.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,217.50

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