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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,110.72, 52,595.76 and 21,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,110.72, 52,595.76 and 21,346.24 is: 29,459.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,110.72 : 52,595.76 = 21,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,110.72/52,595.76 = 21,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,110.72x = 52,595.76 × 21,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,110.72x = 1,122,721,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,721,715.94/38,110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,459.47

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