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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,222.04, 52,744.61 and 21,227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,222.04, 52,744.61 and 21,227.36 is: 29,292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,222.04 : 52,744.61 = 21,227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,222.04/52,744.61 = 21,227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,222.04x = 52,744.61 × 21,227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,222.04x = 1,119,629,009.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,629,009.46/38,222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,292.76

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