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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,226.96, 52,752.84 and 21,459.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,226.96, 52,752.84 and 21,459.84 is: 29,614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,226.96 : 52,752.84 = 21,459.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,226.96/52,752.84 = 21,459.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,226.96x = 52,752.84 × 21,459.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,226.96x = 1,132,067,505.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,067,505.95/38,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,614.37

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