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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,227.35, 52,754.45 and 21,233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,227.35, 52,754.45 and 21,233.18 is: 29,302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,227.35 : 52,754.45 = 21,233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,227.35/52,754.45 = 21,233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,227.35x = 52,754.45 × 21,233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,227.35x = 1,120,144,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,144,362.71/38,227.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,302.17

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