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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,207.18, 52,725.94 and 21,440.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,207.18, 52,725.94 and 21,440.18 is: 29,587.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,207.18 : 52,725.94 = 21,440.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,207.18/52,725.94 = 21,440.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,207.18x = 52,725.94 × 21,440.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,207.18x = 1,130,453,644.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,453,644.27/38,207.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,587.47

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