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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,514.22, 53,149.70 and 21,747.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,514.22, 53,149.70 and 21,747.22 is: 30,011.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,514.22 : 53,149.70 = 21,747.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,514.22/53,149.70 = 21,747.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,514.22x = 53,149.70 × 21,747.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,514.22x = 1,155,858,140.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,858,140.33/38,514.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,011.21

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