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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,228.22, 52,753.14 and 21,233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,228.22, 52,753.14 and 21,233.56 is: 29,301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,228.22 : 52,753.14 = 21,233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,228.22/52,753.14 = 21,233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,228.22x = 52,753.14 × 21,233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,228.22x = 1,120,136,963.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,136,963.38/38,228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,301.31

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