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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,232, 52,759.26 and 21,236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,232, 52,759.26 and 21,236.22 is: 29,305.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,232 : 52,759.26 = 21,236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,232/52,759.26 = 21,236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,232x = 52,759.26 × 21,236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,232x = 1,120,407,252.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,407,252.40/38,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,305.48

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