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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,235.66, 52,773.66 and 21,245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,235.66, 52,773.66 and 21,245.75 is: 29,323.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,235.66 : 52,773.66 = 21,245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,235.66/52,773.66 = 21,245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,235.66x = 52,773.66 × 21,245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,235.66x = 1,121,215,861.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,215,861.22/38,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,323.82

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