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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,222.02, 52,744.62 and 21,227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,222.02, 52,744.62 and 21,227.35 is: 29,292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,222.02 : 52,744.62 = 21,227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,222.02/52,744.62 = 21,227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,222.02x = 52,744.62 × 21,227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,222.02x = 1,119,628,509.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,628,509.36/38,222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,292.76

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