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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,019.44, 52,465.80 and 21,255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,019.44, 52,465.80 and 21,255.68 is: 29,332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,019.44 : 52,465.80 = 21,255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,019.44/52,465.80 = 21,255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,019.44x = 52,465.80 × 21,255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,019.44x = 1,115,196,255.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,196,255.74/38,019.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,332.26

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