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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,244.68, 52,776.56 and 21,892.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,244.68, 52,776.56 and 21,892.29 is: 30,210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,244.68 : 52,776.56 = 21,892.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,244.68/52,776.56 = 21,892.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,244.68x = 52,776.56 × 21,892.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,244.68x = 1,155,399,647.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,399,647.26/38,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,210.73

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