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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,209.88, 52,734.49 and 21,442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,209.88, 52,734.49 and 21,442.88 is: 29,593.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,209.88 : 52,734.49 = 21,442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,209.88/52,734.49 = 21,442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,209.88x = 52,734.49 × 21,442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,209.88x = 1,130,779,023.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,779,023.65/38,209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,593.89

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