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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,220.75, 52,744.64 and 21,453.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,220.75, 52,744.64 and 21,453.75 is: 29,606.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,220.75 : 52,744.64 = 21,453.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,220.75/52,744.64 = 21,453.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,220.75x = 52,744.64 × 21,453.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,220.75x = 1,131,570,213.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,570,213.13/38,220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,606.18

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