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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,217.18, 52,739.94 and 21,221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,217.18, 52,739.94 and 21,221.70 is: 29,286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,217.18 : 52,739.94 = 21,221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,217.18/52,739.94 = 21,221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,217.18x = 52,739.94 × 21,221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,217.18x = 1,119,231,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,231,184.70/38,217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,286.07

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