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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,224.83, 52,748.49 and 21,230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,224.83, 52,748.49 and 21,230.16 is: 29,296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,224.83 : 52,748.49 = 21,230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,224.83/52,748.49 = 21,230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,224.83x = 52,748.49 × 21,230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,224.83x = 1,119,858,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,858,882.46/38,224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,296.63

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