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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,332,983.68, 52,904,156.32 and 21,817,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,332,983.68, 52,904,156.32 and 21,817,124 is: 30,110,271.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,332,983.68 : 52,904,156.32 = 21,817,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,332,983.68/52,904,156.32 = 21,817,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,332,983.68x = 52,904,156.32 × 21,817,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,332,983.68x = 1,154,216,538,548,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,216,538,548,823.75/38,332,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,110,271.31

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