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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.92, 52,451.01 and 21,240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.92, 52,451.01 and 21,240.92 is: 29,312.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.92 : 52,451.01 = 21,240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.92/52,451.01 = 21,240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.92x = 52,451.01 × 21,240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.92x = 1,114,107,707.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,107,707.33/38,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,312.51

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