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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,390.08, 52,976.24 and 21,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,390.08, 52,976.24 and 21,622 is: 29,837.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,390.08 : 52,976.24 = 21,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,390.08/52,976.24 = 21,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,390.08x = 52,976.24 × 21,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,390.08x = 1,145,452,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,452,261.28/38,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,837.19

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