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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,304.22, 52,853.39 and 21,306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,304.22, 52,853.39 and 21,306.22 is: 29,399.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,304.22 : 52,853.39 = 21,306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,304.22/52,853.39 = 21,306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,304.22x = 52,853.39 × 21,306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,304.22x = 1,126,105,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,105,584.29/38,304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,399.00

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