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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.50, 52,762.84 and 21,466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.50, 52,762.84 and 21,466.14 is: 29,623.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.50 : 52,762.84 = 21,466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.50/52,762.84 = 21,466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.50x = 52,762.84 × 21,466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.50x = 1,132,614,510.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,614,510.24/38,233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,623.62

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