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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,010.66, 52,454.58 and 21,243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,010.66, 52,454.58 and 21,243.66 is: 29,316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,010.66 : 52,454.58 = 21,243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,010.66/52,454.58 = 21,243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,010.66x = 52,454.58 × 21,243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,010.66x = 1,114,327,262.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,327,262.96/38,010.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,316.18

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