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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,224.91, 52,752.14 and 21,229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,224.91, 52,752.14 and 21,229.23 is: 29,297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,224.91 : 52,752.14 = 21,229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,224.91/52,752.14 = 21,229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,224.91x = 52,752.14 × 21,229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,224.91x = 1,119,887,206.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,887,206.91/38,224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,297.32

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