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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,221.24, 52,739.60 and 21,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,221.24, 52,739.60 and 21,451 is: 29,599.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,221.24 : 52,739.60 = 21,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,221.24/52,739.60 = 21,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,221.24x = 52,739.60 × 21,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,221.24x = 1,131,317,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,317,159.60/38,221.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,599.17

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