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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,122.75, 52,609.41 and 21,355.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,122.75, 52,609.41 and 21,355.75 is: 29,470.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,122.75 : 52,609.41 = 21,355.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,122.75/52,609.41 = 21,355.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,122.75x = 52,609.41 × 21,355.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,122.75x = 1,123,513,407.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,513,407.61/38,122.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,470.94

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