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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,024.06, 52,474.92 and 21,257.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,024.06, 52,474.92 and 21,257.06 is: 29,335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,024.06 : 52,474.92 = 21,257.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,024.06/52,474.92 = 21,257.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,024.06x = 52,474.92 × 21,257.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,024.06x = 1,115,462,522.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,462,522.94/38,024.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,335.70

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