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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,220.18, 52,744.05 and 21,453.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,220.18, 52,744.05 and 21,453.18 is: 29,605.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,220.18 : 52,744.05 = 21,453.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,220.18/52,744.05 = 21,453.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,220.18x = 52,744.05 × 21,453.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,220.18x = 1,131,527,598.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,527,598.58/38,220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,605.50

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