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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,217.75, 52,745.49 and 21,450.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,217.75, 52,745.49 and 21,450.75 is: 29,604.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,217.75 : 52,745.49 = 21,450.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,217.75/52,745.49 = 21,450.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,217.75x = 52,745.49 × 21,450.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,217.75x = 1,131,430,319.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,430,319.62/38,217.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,604.84

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