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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,017.79, 52,461.74 and 21,022.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,017.79, 52,461.74 and 21,022.26 is: 29,009.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,017.79 : 52,461.74 = 21,022.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,017.79/52,461.74 = 21,022.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,017.79x = 52,461.74 × 21,022.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,017.79x = 1,102,864,194.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,864,194.16/38,017.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,009.16

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