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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,133.18, 52,625.72 and 21,994.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,133.18, 52,625.72 and 21,994.49 is: 30,353.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,133.18 : 52,625.72 = 21,994.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,133.18/52,625.72 = 21,994.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,133.18x = 52,625.72 × 21,994.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,133.18x = 1,157,476,058.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,476,058.83/38,133.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,353.52

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