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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.50, 52,764.93 and 21,466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.50, 52,764.93 and 21,466.50 is: 29,625.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.50 : 52,764.93 = 21,466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.50/52,764.93 = 21,466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.50x = 52,764.93 × 21,466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.50x = 1,132,678,369.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,678,369.85/38,233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,625.29

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