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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.85, 52,763.33 and 21,239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.85, 52,763.33 and 21,239.18 is: 29,310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.85 : 52,763.33 = 21,239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.85/52,763.33 = 21,239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.85x = 52,763.33 × 21,239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.85x = 1,120,649,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,649,888.98/38,233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,310.42

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