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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,099.64, 52,577.42 and 21,332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,099.64, 52,577.42 and 21,332.64 is: 29,439.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,099.64 : 52,577.42 = 21,332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,099.64/52,577.42 = 21,332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,099.64x = 52,577.42 × 21,332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,099.64x = 1,121,615,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,615,172.99/38,099.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,439.00

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