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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,244.43, 52,776.93 and 21,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,244.43, 52,776.93 and 21,017.08 is: 29,003.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,244.43 : 52,776.93 = 21,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,244.43/52,776.93 = 21,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,244.43x = 52,776.93 × 21,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,244.43x = 1,109,216,959.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,216,959.96/38,244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,003.36

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