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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,228.59, 52,753.66 and 21,233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,228.59, 52,753.66 and 21,233.93 is: 29,301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,228.59 : 52,753.66 = 21,233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,228.59/52,753.66 = 21,233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,228.59x = 52,753.66 × 21,233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,228.59x = 1,120,167,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,167,523.68/38,228.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,301.83

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