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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,221.08, 52,743.31 and 21,226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,221.08, 52,743.31 and 21,226.41 is: 29,291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,221.08 : 52,743.31 = 21,226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,221.08/52,743.31 = 21,226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,221.08x = 52,743.31 × 21,226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,221.08x = 1,119,551,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,551,122.82/38,221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,291.46

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