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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,228.05, 52,752.90 and 21,233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,228.05, 52,752.90 and 21,233.38 is: 29,301.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,228.05 : 52,752.90 = 21,233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,228.05/52,752.90 = 21,233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,228.05x = 52,752.90 × 21,233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,228.05x = 1,120,122,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,122,503.68/38,228.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,301.07

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