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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,399.22, 52,989.66 and 21,402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,399.22, 52,989.66 and 21,402.72 is: 29,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,399.22 : 52,989.66 = 21,402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,399.22/52,989.66 = 21,402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,399.22x = 52,989.66 × 21,402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,399.22x = 1,134,122,855.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,122,855.88/38,399.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,535.05

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