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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,211, 52,731.20 and 21,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,211, 52,731.20 and 21,444 is: 29,592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,211 : 52,731.20 = 21,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,211/52,731.20 = 21,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,211x = 52,731.20 × 21,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,211x = 1,130,767,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,767,852.80/38,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,592.73

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