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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,220.33, 52,744.54 and 21,225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,220.33, 52,744.54 and 21,225.63 is: 29,291.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,220.33 : 52,744.54 = 21,225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,220.33/52,744.54 = 21,225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,220.33x = 52,744.54 × 21,225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,220.33x = 1,119,536,090.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,536,090.56/38,220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,291.64

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