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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,011.94, 52,456.35 and 21,244.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,011.94, 52,456.35 and 21,244.94 is: 29,317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,011.94 : 52,456.35 = 21,244.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,011.94/52,456.35 = 21,244.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,011.94x = 52,456.35 × 21,244.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,011.94x = 1,114,432,008.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,432,008.37/38,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,317.95

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