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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.08, 52,448.90 and 21,241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.08, 52,448.90 and 21,241.64 is: 29,312.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.08 : 52,448.90 = 21,241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.08/52,448.90 = 21,241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.08x = 52,448.90 × 21,241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.08x = 1,114,100,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,100,652.20/38,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,312.98

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