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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,226.66, 52,754.55 and 21,230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,226.66, 52,754.55 and 21,230.98 is: 29,299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,226.66 : 52,754.55 = 21,230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,226.66/52,754.55 = 21,230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,226.66x = 52,754.55 × 21,230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,226.66x = 1,120,030,795.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,030,795.96/38,226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,299.73

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