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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,003.64, 52,444.94 and 21,236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,003.64, 52,444.94 and 21,236.64 is: 29,306.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,003.64 : 52,444.94 = 21,236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,003.64/52,444.94 = 21,236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,003.64x = 52,444.94 × 21,236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,003.64x = 1,113,754,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,754,310.60/38,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,306.52

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