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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,222.24, 52,740.98 and 21,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,222.24, 52,740.98 and 21,452 is: 29,600.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,222.24 : 52,740.98 = 21,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,222.24/52,740.98 = 21,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,222.24x = 52,740.98 × 21,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,222.24x = 1,131,399,502.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,399,502.96/38,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,600.55

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