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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,229.59, 52,755.04 and 21,234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,229.59, 52,755.04 and 21,234.93 is: 29,303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,229.59 : 52,755.04 = 21,234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,229.59/52,755.04 = 21,234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,229.59x = 52,755.04 × 21,234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,229.59x = 1,120,249,581.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,249,581.55/38,229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,303.21

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