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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,242.08, 52,773.12 and 21,476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,242.08, 52,773.12 and 21,476.16 is: 29,636.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,242.08 : 52,773.12 = 21,476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,242.08/52,773.12 = 21,476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,242.08x = 52,773.12 × 21,476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,242.08x = 1,133,363,968.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,363,968.82/38,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,636.57

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