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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,242.01, 52,773.62 and 21,246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,242.01, 52,773.62 and 21,246.28 is: 29,319.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,242.01 : 52,773.62 = 21,246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,242.01/52,773.62 = 21,246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,242.01x = 52,773.62 × 21,246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,242.01x = 1,121,243,146.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,243,146.54/38,242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,319.67

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