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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,203.68, 52,720.22 and 21,206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,203.68, 52,720.22 and 21,206.92 is: 29,265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,203.68 : 52,720.22 = 21,206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,203.68/52,720.22 = 21,206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,203.68x = 52,720.22 × 21,206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,203.68x = 1,118,033,487.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,033,487.92/38,203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,265.07

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