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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,224.21, 52,747.62 and 21,229.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,224.21, 52,747.62 and 21,229.55 is: 29,295.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,224.21 : 52,747.62 = 21,229.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,224.21/52,747.62 = 21,229.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,224.21x = 52,747.62 × 21,229.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,224.21x = 1,119,808,236.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,808,236.17/38,224.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,295.78

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