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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,232.93, 52,759.56 and 21,238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,232.93, 52,759.56 and 21,238.25 is: 29,307.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,232.93 : 52,759.56 = 21,238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,232.93/52,759.56 = 21,238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,232.93x = 52,759.56 × 21,238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,232.93x = 1,120,520,461.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,520,461.37/38,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,307.73

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