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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,229.05, 52,754.94 and 21,462.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,229.05, 52,754.94 and 21,462.05 is: 29,616.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,229.05 : 52,754.94 = 21,462.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,229.05/52,754.94 = 21,462.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,229.05x = 52,754.94 × 21,462.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,229.05x = 1,132,228,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,228,896.25/38,229.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,616.98

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