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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,221.69, 52,744.15 and 21,227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,221.69, 52,744.15 and 21,227.01 is: 29,292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,221.69 : 52,744.15 = 21,227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,221.69/52,744.15 = 21,227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,221.69x = 52,744.15 × 21,227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,221.69x = 1,119,600,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,600,599.49/38,221.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,292.28

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