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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.50, 52,454.73 and 21,242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.50, 52,454.73 and 21,242.50 is: 29,315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.50 : 52,454.73 = 21,242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.50/52,454.73 = 21,242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.50x = 52,454.73 × 21,242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.50x = 1,114,269,602.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,269,602.03/38,009.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,315.56

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