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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,212.75, 52,738.46 and 21,445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,212.75, 52,738.46 and 21,445.75 is: 29,597.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,212.75 : 52,738.46 = 21,445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,212.75/52,738.46 = 21,445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,212.75x = 52,738.46 × 21,445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,212.75x = 1,131,015,828.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,015,828.55/38,212.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,597.87

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