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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,211.93, 52,732.67 and 21,444.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,211.93, 52,732.67 and 21,444.93 is: 29,594.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,211.93 : 52,732.67 = 21,444.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,211.93/52,732.67 = 21,444.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,211.93x = 52,732.67 × 21,444.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,211.93x = 1,130,848,309.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,848,309.64/38,211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,594.12

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