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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,229.24, 52,756.20 and 21,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,229.24, 52,756.20 and 21,462.24 is: 29,617.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,229.24 : 52,756.20 = 21,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,229.24/52,756.20 = 21,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,229.24x = 52,756.20 × 21,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,229.24x = 1,132,266,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,266,225.89/38,229.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,617.81

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