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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,008.66, 52,451.82 and 21,241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,008.66, 52,451.82 and 21,241.66 is: 29,313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,008.66 : 52,451.82 = 21,241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,008.66/52,451.82 = 21,241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,008.66x = 52,451.82 × 21,241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,008.66x = 1,114,163,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,163,726.82/38,008.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,313.42

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