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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,008.50, 52,453.35 and 21,241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,008.50, 52,453.35 and 21,241.50 is: 29,314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,008.50 : 52,453.35 = 21,241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,008.50/52,453.35 = 21,241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,008.50x = 52,453.35 × 21,241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,008.50x = 1,114,187,834.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,187,834.03/38,008.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,314.18

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