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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.84, 52,450.96 and 21,241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.84, 52,450.96 and 21,241.12 is: 29,312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.84 : 52,450.96 = 21,241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.84/52,450.96 = 21,241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.84x = 52,450.96 × 21,241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.84x = 1,114,117,135.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,117,135.48/38,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,312.82

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