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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,235.99, 52,774.10 and 21,246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,235.99, 52,774.10 and 21,246.07 is: 29,324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,235.99 : 52,774.10 = 21,246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,235.99/52,774.10 = 21,246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,235.99x = 52,774.10 × 21,246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,235.99x = 1,121,242,354.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,242,354.72/38,235.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,324.27

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