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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,217.74, 52,737.59 and 21,447.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,217.74, 52,737.59 and 21,447.50 is: 29,595.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,217.74 : 52,737.59 = 21,447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,217.74/52,737.59 = 21,447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,217.74x = 52,737.59 × 21,447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,217.74x = 1,131,089,461.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,089,461.53/38,217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,595.93

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