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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,219.94, 52,741.74 and 21,225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,219.94, 52,741.74 and 21,225.26 is: 29,289.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,219.94 : 52,741.74 = 21,225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,219.94/52,741.74 = 21,225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,219.94x = 52,741.74 × 21,225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,219.94x = 1,119,457,144.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,457,144.35/38,219.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,289.87

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