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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,243.69, 52,774.59 and 21,249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,243.69, 52,774.59 and 21,249.14 is: 29,322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,243.69 : 52,774.59 = 21,249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,243.69/52,774.59 = 21,249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,243.69x = 52,774.59 × 21,249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,243.69x = 1,121,414,347.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,414,347.64/38,243.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,322.86

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