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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,114.28, 52,597.74 and 21,347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,114.28, 52,597.74 and 21,347.28 is: 29,459.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,114.28 : 52,597.74 = 21,347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,114.28/52,597.74 = 21,347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,114.28x = 52,597.74 × 21,347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,114.28x = 1,122,818,683.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,818,683.15/38,114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,459.27

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