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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,091.25, 52,565.93 and 21,324.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,091.25, 52,565.93 and 21,324.25 is: 29,427.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,091.25 : 52,565.93 = 21,324.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,091.25/52,565.93 = 21,324.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,091.25x = 52,565.93 × 21,324.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,091.25x = 1,120,929,032.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,929,032.80/38,091.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,427.47

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