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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,244.48, 52,773.12 and 21,477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,244.48, 52,773.12 and 21,477.12 is: 29,636.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,244.48 : 52,773.12 = 21,477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,244.48/52,773.12 = 21,477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,244.48x = 52,773.12 × 21,477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,244.48x = 1,133,414,631.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,414,631.01/38,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,636.03

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