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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,216.24, 52,735.52 and 21,446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,216.24, 52,735.52 and 21,446 is: 29,593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,216.24 : 52,735.52 = 21,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,216.24/52,735.52 = 21,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,216.24x = 52,735.52 × 21,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,216.24x = 1,130,965,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,965,961.92/38,216.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,593.86

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