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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,217, 52,739.82 and 21,450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,217, 52,739.82 and 21,450.36 is: 29,601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,217 : 52,739.82 = 21,450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,217/52,739.82 = 21,450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,217x = 52,739.82 × 21,450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,217x = 1,131,288,125.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,288,125.34/38,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,601.70

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