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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,219.85, 52,743.91 and 21,225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,219.85, 52,743.91 and 21,225.19 is: 29,291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,219.85 : 52,743.91 = 21,225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,219.85/52,743.91 = 21,225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,219.85x = 52,743.91 × 21,225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,219.85x = 1,119,499,464.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,499,464.86/38,219.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,291.05

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