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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,243.38, 52,774.36 and 21,248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,243.38, 52,774.36 and 21,248.68 is: 29,322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,243.38 : 52,774.36 = 21,248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,243.38/52,774.36 = 21,248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,243.38x = 52,774.36 × 21,248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,243.38x = 1,121,385,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,385,461.50/38,243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,322.34

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