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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,218.24, 52,738.28 and 21,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,218.24, 52,738.28 and 21,448 is: 29,596.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,218.24 : 52,738.28 = 21,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,218.24/52,738.28 = 21,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,218.24x = 52,738.28 × 21,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,218.24x = 1,131,130,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,130,629.44/38,218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,596.62

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