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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,033.33, 52,487.98 and 21,903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,033.33, 52,487.98 and 21,903.08 is: 30,227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,033.33 : 52,487.98 = 21,903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,033.33/52,487.98 = 21,903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,033.33x = 52,487.98 × 21,903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,033.33x = 1,149,648,583.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,648,583.58/38,033.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,227.40

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